Animal musk is also attributed a protective function. As early as 1873, Darwin wrote: “Both sexes of ground squirrels are equipped with strongly scented abdominal glands. Considering that their carcasses remain untouched by birds and predators, one should not doubt that their scent protects them.”

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A Bit More About Musk

  • Ivan G. Ivanov

摘要

Animal musk is also attributed a protective function. As early as 1873, Darwin wrote: “Both sexes of ground squirrels are equipped with strongly scented abdominal glands. Considering that their carcasses remain untouched by birds and predators, one should not doubt that their scent protects them.”