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Can Some People Not Smell Skunk Spray?
The skunk is generally a gentle creature that just wants to be left alone, but nature has equipped it with a formidable defensive weapon with its smelly spray. Once you have smelled the odour of a skunk, it is instantly recognizable and completely unforgettable. In many cases, the smell alerts homeowners to the presence of a family of skunks on their property and prompts them to call for professional skunk removal as soon as possible.
However, some people do not have the ability to smell skunks at all. It is because of a condition called anosmia. There are two types of anosmia: general anosmia is an inability to smell anything at all, while specific anosmia is an insensitivity to specific odours only.