Top 9 Stinkiest Animals In The World

Unlike humans, animals will not mind having stinky bodies as they walk around the wild. In fact, the foul smell coming from them can be a good thing as they use it to protect themselves from other animals or humans.

However, not many animals in the world have such a bad smell around them. Here we would like to share with you the top 9 stinkiest animals in the world that will make you vomit standing beside them.

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9. Stinkbird

Also known as hoatzin, the stinkbird has one of the most extraordinary digestive system among many birds out there. The food that goes into their body will be digested by the intestinal bacteria inside the stomach as well as another chamber at the back intestine.

This made them somewhat similar to a cow which has the same anatomy. The food that gets digested will make the bird stinky just like manure and this made the stinkbird the last food that the native South Americans will ever eat.

Interestingly enough, this bird is a herbivore and yet such a smell can be released from its body.

8. Earwig

Earwig is a tiny insect found all over America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is nocturnal in nature and mostly hides under rocks or small openings in daylight.

The stinky smell produced by this insect comes from a yellowish fluid that the insect releases once threatened. It is a defense mechanism of the insect when facing predators like frogs or beetles.

7. Bombardier Beetle

The Bombardier Beetle was named due to its outstanding defense strategy. When threatened, it will release a chemical substance known to be stinky, dangerous, and hot. The chemical comes out from the stomach and is sprayed with great precision on the victim.

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The spaces inside a Bombardier Beetle's stomach contain hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide. The addition of enzymes to these substances will cause them to heat up to 100 °C. By spraying this chemical, the Bombardier Beetle is capable of taking down other insects easily.

The chemical will also cause a heat sensation on the human skin.

6. Wolverine

As fierce as the wolverine is, it is also known to be rather stinky. It is like a miniature bear from the beaver family but has the biggest body of them all.

The animal lives in the Boreal and Alpine forests in northern Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. Some might also call it the skunk bear due to its habit of releasing a very foul odor.

This smell actually comes out from its anus gland and is used to mark territories as well as a signal for mating.

5. King Ratsnake

A stinky smell is not something that you associate with a snake but an exception is made for the King Ratsnake.

It is often known as the stinky snake as it is equipped with a post-anal gland that will quickly be emptied if threatened. This will release an unbearable smell all around.

4. Hoopoe

This African and Eurasian bird can be found everywhere and despite it not being stinky all the time, one smell from them is enough for you to never want to see them again. When a female hoopoe breed or incubate the eggs, its preen gland will produce a chemical fluid that smells like rotten meat.

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Not only that but the smell will quickly spread all over its fur and its offspring will also have the same gland as its parents. The worst part of all, this bird has the habit of bombarding droppings to unwanted visitors.

3. Tasmanian Devil

The marsupial animal originates from the Australian Tasmania Island and it will also release a stinky smell when in distress.

Despite not many people willing to go close to these animals to activate their smell, it is commonly released by other means like when it is screeching loudly or eating its prey vigorously.

2. Skunk

The most popular animal on this list will be the skunk as most of us have seen them in the wild. A skunk will not hesitate to spray other animals or even humans if they feel threatened.

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The Humane Society of the United States suggested a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap as the best treatment for stinky skunk exposure.

1. Lesser Anteater

Lesser Anteater is a species of Tapir that smells really foul and some have claimed that they are 5 times stinkier than skunk. Similar to other stinky animals, this particular tapir will release the smell to protect itself from predators.

The smell comes from a gland underneath its tail. This nocturnal tapir has very poor eyesight but is gifted with sensitive hearing and sharp smell. Aside from the smell, the Lesser Anteater also has strong arms to defend itself against predators.

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