Who Me, Stinky? (IMAGE)

University of California - Davis

Who Me, Stinky?

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Skunks are an example of a small carnivore that uses chemical defense against predators, rather than sociality. New work shows that chemical defenses go with noctunality, while day-active animals are more likely to use sociality as a defense against predators.

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Jennifer Hunter

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