Skunk oil
Skunk oil is an oil that is obtained from the two lateral glands that run the length of a skunk's back. Skunks store fat in these glands for use during hibernation or semi-hibernation in warmer climates. Skunk oil has minimal odor.[1]
Uses
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Skunk oil was used by the
medical kits
and paid the natives a premium price for it.
It is also used in the United States as a way for deer hunters to mask their human odor while hunting.
Production
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Around 1900, the state of Maine produced about 25,000 gallons of the oil annually which sold for about $4/gallon.[2][3]
See also
References
- ^ Archer, Britt. "What is Skunk Oil?". wise-geek.com. Wisegeek. Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ISBN 978-1247969480.
- ISBN 978-1130517866.