Usually skunks are the only animal who have a long record of doing this.
There are other animals like the grey and red fox that spray their urine or musk to deter predators. Most animals spray urine to mark territory. Wild house cats have been know to spray also. However, in most of these cases, the culprit is usually the dog. Dogs have a tendency to want to roll in a scent as part of their hunting instinct. It is an age old tradition by deer hunters to cut a full bladder of urine out of a deer and save it to mask human scent for the hunt. Humans learned this technique from animals themselves.
Some other wild animals that spray like skunks include hooded skunks, spotted skunks, and stink badgers. They use this defense mechanism to ward off predators and threats.
Skunks are animals the spray.
Some animals spray as a defense mechanism to deter predators, mark territory, or communicate with others of their species. For example, cats may spray to mark their territory, while some insects spray defensive chemicals when threatened.
No. Skunks spray when they feel very threatened.
Yes, bear spray can be effective on other animals besides bears, as it contains a strong irritant that can deter and incapacitate a variety of wildlife.
hog nosed skunks spray just like any other skunk.
Skunks like all the members of the Mustelidae produce musk. But unlike the other members, skunks are able to spray the musk as far as 5-6 ft. The musk then becomes a defense mechanism and is an effective repellent against many predators. The musk not only smells bad, but when it hits the eyes of an animal, it burns. Skunks do not like the odor of their musk any more than other animals do and they use their spray as a last resort.
No it is skunks that spray.
Skunks spray when they feel threatened, so if the skunk is already dead, there would be no reason to spray.
When in danger, skunks are known for their ability to spray a repulsive gas from their behinds.
no
when cornered they will