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you do know a skunk is an animal not a spliff......
The plant gives off a bad odor because it attracts pollinators and keeps animals from eating the plant. The odor is not harmful to touch or stench. It's odor lets out when the leaf is broken or opened.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSkunks themselves, do not have a bad scent. But the scent they release from their glands is totally disgusting. They spray as a method of defense, but only after severe provoking, they will fist hiss and stop their paws, and warn you to back off.
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∙ 11y agoA skunk.
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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.
Do skunks use scent in courtship?
yes
How do skunks protected themselves?
They spray a stinky fluid on the threatening force.
Do Hog-nosed skunks emit strong smelling scent like striped skunks?
hog nosed skunks spray just like any other skunk.
How big do skunks get before they get their bags?
All skunks are born with the scent glands and learn to use them within a few weeks of birth.
What is skunk musk?
Skunk musk is the vapor that comes from the skunks scent gland.
What is the name of the scent that skunks give off?
skunk smell... haha something like that.
Are pet skunks legal in Milwaukee Wisconsin?
Only if their scent sack has been removed.
What are the skunks characteristics?
Bad smell
When do baby skunks get their spray?
Skunks have their scent gland from the day they are born, and can spray when they are only 8 days old. Skunks will warn you when they are about to spray. First they face you with their tail in the air, then they stamp their front feet before turning their behind toward you and spraying.The skunks scent gland mature in less than a month from birth. This allows them to expel a fine spray of fluid smelling liquid less than 4 weeks of age.
Why skunks kill other skunks?
Yes that's why when you have a skunk living near you , you should get it away as soon as possible :)
How do skunks make their smell?
they have scent glands where they make it. It takes about 7 days to get new scent, preditors don't know this however so they stay away just to be safe.
