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Chemical Defense of Wolverines

 

Wolverine, also called Gulo gulo, glutton and skunk bear, can produce foul-smelling secretions to mark its territory, protect its food or even defend itself. 3-methylbutanoic acid (also known as isovaleric acid) is the famous contributor to pungent secretions of wolverines.

 

 

 

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