Skunks.
Skunks belong to the weasel or Mustelidae family. Skunks spray a strong odor of liquid to defend itself from predators.
Skunks use their strong-smelling spray as a defense mechanism against predators. When threatened, skunks can release a noxious spray from their anal glands that can deter potential attackers with its foul odor.
It does not melt metal.
The liquid that comes out from the butt of skunks is called "skunk spray". Skunks use this spray as a defense mechanism against predators. It has a strong odor that can be very unpleasant.
Because they can rummage in the garbage and make a mess. If they are threatened they will spray a very offensive odor
The stinky stuff skunks spray is typically a yellowish color. It contains a mixture of sulfur-containing chemicals that give it its strong, unpleasant odor.
Woodchucks, ferrets, skunks, beavers, dogs, and cats are mammals who secrete a musky odor when frightened.
Skunks use the foul odor as a means to repel predators.
They use it when someone diturbs them as a defence mechanism and then the skunk gets away when its predator is disturbed... :)
Skunks do not inherently have a bad smell. However, they have anal glands that can spray a horrible smelling, very persistent scent on anything nearby. They use this to repel any animal that would try to hunt them.
There are no predators of skunks. Only raccoons, which explains why you frequently see raccoons living next to your house. Regarding these issues, we provide The Critter Guy's services in Canada, Ontario.