Why These Weird Carnivores Smell Like Popcorn

The video explores the Binturong, a unique carnivore found in Southeast Asia, known for its popcorn-like smell due to a chemical in its urine. This scent plays a role in territory marking and mating. The video delves into the chemical composition of the scent, its biological implications, and the conservation efforts needed due to declining populations.

How does the level of the sex hormone Androstenedione relate to the smell of binturong urine?

Why is understanding the binturong's unique smell important for conservation efforts?