Survival Instincts Perfume Scent is one of the most important territorial and communication animal attributes, from Dog to Bear to Human. Animals have or want a smell of distinction. Removing scent glands does not always change this fact, and Skunk and Ferret continue a strong inherited odor even when living in a house and sleeping on the couch. Indigenous Due to animal rescue and reintegration programs, diets will change for survival due to human manipulation of animal habitats. Polar Bear is an omnivore, but is now almost exclusively a meat eater due to changing surroundings. Doctor Thyself It is thought that animals “treat” themselves medicinally with plant sources for digestion, and antibiotics to kill parasites.
“Anting” is a bird behavior that Jays and Hummingbirds use. They rub against Ant, which emits Formic Acid that kills parasites.
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