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The musky smell is a defense mechanism, which is an effective repellent against many predators.
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Is a skunks spray posin?
No, it just smells really bad
How do skunks adapt?
they developed a smell that is hard to get off and it smells bad.
What effects do skunks cause?
When a skunks spray hits its target, the spray smells so bad it can burn the nose and eyes. The smell can not be washed off with water either.
What animal is afraid of its own smell?
Possibly a skunk, because it smells so bad but skunks love the smell of other skunks the more they smell the more they like it.
What facts are about skunks?
Skunks spray liquid that smells bad to scare away predators. This liquid is an oil produced by glands under a skunks' tail. Skunk spray isn't dangerous, but it smells bad. Go to the related link to know how to get rid of skunk smell.The lifespan of the striped skunk is usually about 2-3 years.they use their smelly steach to protect them from preadators
Why do Skunks give a stinky smell?
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.
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.
What are the skunks characteristics?
Bad smell
What if your rabbits smells really bad do i give it a bath?
if it smells like a skunk then it is probably spraying to mark its teritory only wash your rabbit if it is an emergency like he is all muddy
How do you tell someone that their house smells very bad?
"No offence, but its smells very bad in here."
How to tell someone at work they smell bad?
Get some tic-tacs and start sharing them around and get 2 the person that smells bad and give them 2!!!
What does it smells to heavan means?
It means it smells very bad.
