Stinkiest Animals On Earth

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The animal kingdom is full of fascinating and wonderful creatures. Some are also known for their overpowering odours and potent stenches

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The distinct odours of these foul-smelling creatures serve a purpose. In some cases it's a self-defense mechanism to repel predators or as a way of attracting mates

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Some species also use their sense of smell to track down prey or food sources, or mark their territory

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The Stinkbird is a colourful bird known for its unpleasant smell and its clumsiness, noisy behaviour and unusual digestion method

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Skunk uses a rancid spray for protection which they can spray accurately at threats up to 3 metres away, with the foul odour reaching up to a mile away

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Stink bug, one of the most foul-smelling creatures, are known for their stinky secretions they produce in glands on their abdomen when they feel threatened

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Wolverine uses the strong secretions from its anal gland to mark its territory and signal sexual availability

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The striped polecat uses its odoriferous anal gland to mark its territory and deter predators. This secretion can be smelled up to half a mile away

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Tasmanian Devils can give off a very powerful odour when under stress. It has been described as having a musky, slightly sour, aroma

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When in danger, the Bombardier beetle release 2 chemicals which are exceptionally potent and can be fatal to other insects

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