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Why does a skunk use an offensive scent to scare away enemies?
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∙ 15y ago
Skunk use an anal scent glands to scare away their enemies because it is a defensive mechanism. They use it when they feel threaten or scared.
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How do skunks drive away enemies?
When threatened, the skunk will spray their enemies with an obnoxious scent from special glands near their tails.
What small North American animal repels its enemies by smell?
The North American skunk uses scent to repel its enemies. Skunk scent is made of seven different compounds. They are this and acetates that create the characteristic smell. They warn by stamping their feet before spraying.
How is a skunk different from a lilac bush?
a skunk is a mammal and a lilac bush is a plant. In addition, a skunk's scent is considered offensive and the smell of a lilac bush is sweet.
What is skunk musk?
Skunk musk is the vapor that comes from the skunks scent gland.
What are the enemies of skunk?
A skunk doesn't have a main preadator. A skunk sprays or attacks anything that threatens to kill it or frighten the skunk.
How long Does outdoor skunk scent remain?
as long as you can smell it
What animal scares away its enemies by giving off a strong smell?
it has got to be a skunk
How do you descent a baby skunk?
You need to take it to a veterinarian to have the scent gland removed.
How do you rid your jewelry of skunk scent?
soak the jewelry in full strength vinegar.
Who is buying skunk oil?
The only people I can think of that would buy skunk oil are hunters. They probably use it to help hide their scent.
What store sale skunk scent?
pet store or a store that handle hunting stuff
What is the name of the scent that skunks give off?
skunk smell... haha something like that.
