Civets, African bees … are animals capable of giving off a sweet and irresistible scent …
1. The little mongoose gives off the smell of popcorn
The squid or the weasel is a carnivore of the civet family. Their habitats are the tropical forests of South Asia and Southeast Asia. They are nocturnal and sleep on the branches.
The mongoose is not famous for its size or appearance, but for its distinctive scent – the rich popcorn aroma that you can smell when you walk into the cinema.
However, you can only smell this scent in their accommodation. Because according to experts, the “fragrant” part of the civet comes from the anal gland.
Like domestic cats, the mongoose is territorial and uses its own body odor to mark its ground. While the house cat will rub and cuddle to retain its scent, the mongoose marks its territory by sliding its buttocks over any objects and surfaces it finds.
2. Lasius Interjectus golden ants smell like lemon candy
These populations of Lasius Interjectus weaver ants live mainly underground and nest under rocks or small mounds.
Not only do they smell of lemons, but they look like transparent yellow lemon candy. When weaver ant communities are disturbed, they release a defensive chemical that is very smelly of citronella ants, so some people call them citronella ants.
3. Toads give off a peanut butter smell
This unique species of toad, scientifically known as Spea Multiplicata, is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. They have two rear legs in the shape of a shovel (spade) to easily dig the ground.
But be aware that the smell emanating from the skin of the toad’s back can make your eyes sting and sneeze if you put your face in their body.
4. African bees smell like bananas
African bees are more sensitive to these chemical signals than their European cousins and also give off more “scent”. This means more frightened, the bees will emit more “banana scent” and attack more fierce enemies.
5. Penguin birds give off a citrus scent
The Auklet bird is a small species of seabird, inhabiting the entire North Pacific. They feed by diving in deep water, eating mollusks and small marine animals. They are known for a ridge across the top of the forehead and a striking fruity citrus scent.
Wild biologist Julie Hagelin once commented on this scent: “It’s like someone is peeling a tangerine next to you.” According to the biologist, unlike seabirds who often use essential oils to marinate their feathers (like humans use scent) to attract mates, penguin birds know how to transmit signals by scent.
6. Apheloria Virginiensis centipede has a scent of cola cherry
It is a giant centipede species found in North America, measuring up to over 38 cm long, black body with prominent orange and yellow stripes. When this multi-legged giant is threatened, it secretes cyanide compounds to defend itself and can shoot up to half a meter. The liquid has a sweet scent like cherry cola, but it is extremely toxic as eye contact can cause blindness.
7. The beaver smells of French vanilla
Beavers are rodents and have a habit of marking their territory by incorporating scents of mud, debris, and secretions from castor bags and urine.
