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No, this is a myth. Only young males are likely to smell very slightly of eucalyptus. Mature males have a strong musky smell, particularly during mating season. The Koala Foundation website reports that, if anything, koalas often smell rather strongly of urine.
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∙ 12y agoKoalas do not smell like mint.
It is often said that they smell like eucalyptus, but this is not true either. Only young males are likely to smell very slightly of eucalyptus. Mature males have a strong musky smell, particularly during mating season.
The Koala Foundation website reports that, if anything, koalas often smell rather strongly of urine.
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What marsupial is said to smell like a cough drop?
Koalas are said to smell like a cough drop, but this a complete myth. Only young males are likely to smell very slightly of eucalyptus. Mature males have a strong musky smell, particularly during mating season. The Koala Foundation website reports that, if anything, koalas often smell rather strongly of urine.
Do koala farts smell like coughdrops?
no they smell worse
How can polar bears smell?
keen sense of smell
How can a koala smell?
Koalas have an acute sense of smell. It is believed that this strong sense of smell lures the newborn embryo into the mother's pouch.
Can bears smell blood from miles away?
No. Although bears do have a very keen sense of smell for food. They cannot smell blood from miles away.
Can you smell a koala?
Yes. However, contrary to popular opinion, koalas do not smell like eucalyptus. Only young males are likely to smell very slightly of eucalyptus. Mature males have a strong musky smell, particularly during mating season. An astute bushwalker can always tell when he/she is walking through koala territory. The Koala Foundation website reports that, if anything, koalas often smell rather strongly of urine
What are fact's about bears?
Bears may be brown,black or blonde. They have long tongues. They have really sharp teeth and long claws. Grizzly bears have a better sense of smell than a hound dog and can detect food from miles away. Bears are omnivores, which means they eat both meat and plants. The lifespan of the majority of bear species is roughly 25 years. The worldwide polar bear population is estimated to be 20,000 to 25,000. Koalas are not bears, and should not be called "koala bears".
Why does a koala smell each leaf before eating it?
to check if it is safe to eat
What is the black bears most excellent sense?
Smell is tere best smell.
What are grizzly bears strongest senses?
Smell
Can bears smell people?
yes they can that is why they have a nose
Do black bears stink?
BLACK BEARS can smell 7 times better than bloodhound dog and 2,100 times better than humans.I don't know than how many kilometers they can smell enemy,food and blooad
