WEB Researchers pinpoint chemical compound that gives rare animal its popcorn-like scent
The binturong or bearcat is neither a bear nor a cat but a shy member of the civet.
Binturongs have a very distinctive smellthat of buttered popcorn
As pleasing as it might be to a human nose that scent serves a purpose To let other binturongs know they are trespassing.
The musk glands emit an odor reminiscent of popcorn or corn chips likely due to the volatile compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline in the urine which is also produced in the Maillard reaction.
The binturong is a Southeast Asian mammal with a distinct smell that reminds many people of hot buttered popcorn The binturongs a curious animal and looks something. As they travel binturongs rub a pungent substance produced in their scent glands onto branches and foliage The animals use the odor to mark territory as well as to..
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