[["the bad odor from a skunk comes from a spray gland they have used to keep predators away.", 51.0], [" Skunks have two glands, one on each side of the anus. These glands produce the skunk's spray which is a thiol, an organic compound with sulfur as a principal component and has an offensive odor. Muscles located next to the scent glands allow them to spray with a high degree of accuracy.", 17.0], ["The reason skunks smell bad is because of a gland under their tail that produces and sprays their stink. The stinky spray is an oily liquid primarily made up of a substance called thiols, with a sulfur component that is the earmark of the signature skunk odor.", 9.0]]
why are skunks smelly
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