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A baby skunk makes a playful, affectionate, and responsive pet. It remains so even as an adult. Its scent glands may be left intact, as it does not use this defense upon those it knows. However if a kitten is to become a house pet, no doubt it will be given some freedom in the yard. This may expose it to stray dogs or some other frightening factor; hence it is advisable to have the scent glands removed.

A scented garden has its own obvious pleasures, and despite the cries that scent is being lost by modern flower breeders there are many different types of flowers that can be used effectively in this way. The heady scent of wallflowers Erysimum, the lovely mignonette and, of course, night-scented stock are all excellent choices. There are many more that can be appreciated from spring to winter, and they include the white Nicotiana (tobacco plant) and many forms of lilac, lavender, lily-of-the-valley, honeysuckle, viburnum, sweet peas, and jasmine.

During the breeding season male and female salamanders are attracted to each other by their sense of smell. It is apparent that the skin of the females possesses definite odors which attract the males, while the males have scent glands located at the base of the tail and on the under side of the head to attract the females.