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What does the stink of the skunk look like? Why would it be dangerous?

Last Updated: 19.06.2025 22:51

What does the stink of the skunk look like? Why would it be dangerous?

I recently wrote a bit on skunk repellent chemistry and its toxicity here:

The stink of a skunk is invisible, like the stink of a fart, but the spray is not. Go to about 2:08 in this video.

I couldn’t find any good photos of the anal glands of a skunk that secrete the repellent.

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