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What helps a skunk defend itself against predators?
its stench
How far away can a skunk spray its predators?
10-15ft
Does a skunk use its odor to defend itself from predators?
Yes, skunks use their odor to fend off predators. Even bears are warded off by the spray of a skunk. Their only predator is the Great Horned Owl, which has no sense of smell.
What animal uses it's odor as a weapon?
Well a skunk does and so does a stink bug.I think think there are thousands more but lets stike with these.
What is a skunk's behavioral adaptation?
Skunks are known for being able to spray stinky liquids at predators. This is how a skunk defends itself.
Does a wolverine have any predators?
It releases a bad smell, similar to a skunk which chases off the predators and it scratches it
How do skunk protect them self?
Skunks protect themselves by letting out an odorous gas and scaring aways predators.
How does a zorilla get away from predators?
A zorilla uses a foul smelling spray (similar to that of a skunk) to get away from predators. Even lions will shy away from the stinky spray of the zorilla.
Put pungent in a sentence?
A skunk defends itself by spraying a pungent stench warning off any predators.
How many syllables does skunk have?
The word skunk has only one syllable.
Do timber wolf eat skunk'?
A wolf could eat a skunk, but it never would. If it attacked a skunk, the skunk would use its horrible smelling spray to fend it off. The wolf would be overwhelmed by the stench and would retreat.
What causes a skunk to spray?
Skunks have a special gland that produces the liquid spray. A skunk lifts its tail and releases the spray when it is scared. It creates a terrible stench that wards off predators and makes skunks very unpopular.
