I WONDER - Why Do Skunks Attack With Spray?
 Me Pregunto - Por Qué Las Mofetas Atacan Con Aerosol?

I WONDER - Why Do Skunks Attack With Spray? Me Pregunto - Por Qué Las Mofetas Atacan Con Aerosol?

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The video explains that skunks developed their spray defense due to their nocturnal nature, which exposes them to ground predators at night. In contrast, animals like meerkats, active during the day, face threats from birds and have developed watchmen to alert their group.

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Why do scientists think skunks developed their spray attack?

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What is the relationship between being nocturnal and the likelihood of being hunted?

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How does the activity pattern of meerkats differ from that of skunks?

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What role do watchmen play in the group of animals mentioned?

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Why might skunks be less likely to be hunted compared to meerkats?

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