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Woodchucks, ferrets, skunks, beavers, dogs, and cats are mammals who secrete a musky odor when frightened.
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What is the definition of the word 'musky'?
The word musky derives from the word musk, and is often used as a definition for unpleasant smells. Musky pertains to a penetrating odor which is most often then not, an unpleasant odor. Many people use it to describe poor hygiene and body odor.
Which animal ejects a foul smell when frightened or in danger?
Toads and skunks are two. there are probably more keep an eye on your discussions page or try searching animal scent glands.
A small aninmal noted for its unpleasent odor?
Ferrets are noted for a significant musky odor that many people find unpleasant.
What are the adaptations for common lime?
They have glands of their sides that produce a musky odor that keeps predators away.
Do blacks stink?
They do have a musky odor, so I guess you could say that yes, they do stink or have a bit of an unpleasant smell to them.
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
What is the smell of iron?
The smell of iron is actually the body odor from the skin making contact with the metal. The chemical compounds in the skin create a musky odor that is transformed in an instant by the touch of the iron.
What do opossums smell like and is it possible they have a citrus smell?
They have a musky odor, slightly resembling that of a skunk only much weaker.
What is the meaning of dank smell of food?
Food having a dank odor would most likely smell moldy or old.
What is an example of a musky odor?
A musky odor typically refers to some animals like skunk and muffet, whose sexual glands at the base of their tail produce a rather persistant odor used to mark their territory. Though usually considered alone as incomodating, the musky odor is often added in trace quantities to masculine perfumes, following a general principle that a high quality perfume should not contain only good-smelling fragrances, but also tidbits of so-called death or fecal odors to sustain the contrast. Musk is the name originally given to a perfume obtained from the strong-smelling substance, secreted in a gland by musk deer, and hence applied to other animals, and also to plants, possessing a similar odor. The best example of something that smells musky would be a perfume that contains musk - Go to your local perfume store and ask for a sample of musk.
Do ferrets have the ability to spray?
Ferret do not have the ability to spray, however if they have not had their anal sacs removed, they can emit an odor when frightened
Do raccoons stink?
I have raised a number of orphaned raccoons for a local wildlife rescue group and, as long as their waste is kept cleaned in their pens, I have never noticed any strong odor from the animals beyond a very faint musky odor.
