The Question: I have been doing some research on muskrats, and was just wondering if it is true that the musk emitted from male muskrats (which is for Mating) is used as a base in perfume? If this is true, was this in the past...
Read MoreThe Question: How do you identify Poison sumac? Submitted by: Ellie, MA, USA The Short Answer: Poison sumac is a large shrub or small tree found in wet areas. It has compound leaves with 7-13 smooth-edged leaflets, as shown in...
Read MoreThe Question: Sheep have lanolin in their wool to keep the fibers from matting together and protect them from the sun. Angora goats also have a kind of grease, or wax. Is it also lanolin? Is lanolin the allergen for people who...
Read MoreThe Question: Why did thigmotaxis evolve? Submitted by: Florence, Washington, DC The Answer: Thigmotaxis, which is movement toward a solid object, covers a wide range of animal behaviors (some people would even include some...
Read MoreThe Question: Some years we have many ladybugs, other years just a few. This spring they have been inside the house. When just a few, I sort of like them. When an infestation, they can be a nuisance. Can you tell me more about...
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