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Defensive adaptations are the adaptations animals use to defend themselves from predators. Skunks have developed a scent gland under their tails that emits a strong, noxious odor when they feel scared or threatened.
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It has no adaptations.
What are eastern red cedar tree adaptations?
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What are some adaptations of snapdragon plant help to survive?
I havent found any adaptations. Good luck
What adaptations does a skua have?
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Physical adaptations of a tamarack?
coco
What are the adaptations of the desert ibex?
they have long defensive horns.
What are some adaptations for an aspic viper?
there fangs are a defensive mechanize
Why does a skunk use an offensive scent to scare away enemies?
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.
What adaptations help a porcupine survive?
Its spikes, called quills ; this defensive adaptation protects the docile porcupine from predators.
What are some interesting defensive adaptations among animals?
One of the best adaptations - is mimicry. Many animals (including insects) mimic venomous animals or insects in order to avoid being eaten.
What makes a skunk smell so terribly?
What makes a skunk smell so terrible is a liquid they spray from their glands when they're feeling threatened. The skunk's smelly defensive fluid is called mercaptan.
What is main the main purpose of a skunks strong scent?
A skunk's spray is used only as a defensive weapon. Seeing as most natural predators, such as dogs, coyotes, etc. have very strong noses, this intense odor can actually make them frantic, disoriented and unable to continue pursuing the skunk.
What type of skunk is in carlos and the skunk?
A striped skunk
Who named the skunk?
Simple. God made the first man (and skunk) and that man who was named Adam named the skunk "Skunk!"
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.
What is a skunk hollow?
A skunk hollow is a shallow burrow made by a skunk, where it sleeps.
Is there a skunk god?
There is no skunk god people it is hibbyjiiby stuff no skunk god
