244: Stinky Critters

January 03, 2023 00:13:17
244: Stinky Critters
Brain Junk
244: Stinky Critters

Jan 03 2023 | 00:13:17

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Happy 2023!!! We're starting the year with an episode to satisfy your inner 12 year old! Pop some popcorn and join us in exploring the weirdly unexpected scents of Bear Cats (aka Binturong), lemon ants, copperhead snakes, and so many more smelly animals.

The facts and data behind the smell of the Binturong https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/cen-09417-scicon004

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