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Skunks do not smell when the have not sprayed. The odor of a skunk does stay on them for weeks after they have sprayed.
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What animal uses odor as a weapon?
Skunks.
Is skunk a weasel?
Skunks belong to the weasel or Mustelidae family. Skunks spray a strong odor of liquid to defend itself from predators.
Do skunks odor really melt metals and wilt flowers?
It does not melt metal.
How are humans impact skunks?
Because they can rummage in the garbage and make a mess. If they are threatened they will spray a very offensive odor
Which animal uses its smell as a weapon?
Skunks do. I don't know if there are others.
Which mammals secrete a musky odor when frightened?
Woodchucks, ferrets, skunks, beavers, dogs, and cats are mammals who secrete a musky odor when frightened.
What is a bushy-tailed mammal that gives off a bad smell?
Skunks use the foul odor as a means to repel predators.
How do skunks use its odor for its defense?
They use it when someone diturbs them as a defence mechanism and then the skunk gets away when its predator is disturbed... :)
Why do skunks have bad odor?
Skunks do not inherently have a bad smell. However, they have anal glands that can spray a horrible smelling, very persistent scent on anything nearby. They use this to repel any animal that would try to hunt them.
Who is the skunks enemy?
There are no predators of skunks. Only raccoons, which explains why you frequently see raccoons living next to your house. Regarding these issues, we provide The Critter Guy's services in Canada, Ontario.
How did Brian lean that skunks were neither cute nor funny in Hatchet?
Brian learned that skunks were neither cute nor funny in "Hatchet" when he encountered one for the first time and got sprayed, experiencing their foul odor firsthand. The unpleasant encounter helped him understand that skunks were not to be underestimated or treated lightly.
Is a skunk a farm animal?
No A skunk is not a farm animal, Skunks are mammals best known for their ability to secrete a liquid with a strong, foul odor. Skunks also only come out at night unless they are sick, they also can be harmful if you get to close
