Revolving Mammal Quiz (RV)

[Chacma]

What rock-like substance, which is the ancient petrified faeces and urine of a southern African mammal, is used for perfume and medicine, as well as environmental and climate change research? What mammal produces this substance?

[Cantona]

Hyraceum is the substance and it is produced by the Rock Hyrax.

[Chacma]

Hyraceum is the substance and it is produced by the Rock Hyrax.

You got it Cantona, also known as “African Stone”.
It’s a pretty strange rock!
Over to you…

[Cantona]

Thanks Chacma

On a similar note - pun intended ..........

......................................... is a natural pheromone and fragrance ingredient that comes from the scent glands of the African civet cat (Viverracivetta). It has a strong musky odor that can be pleasant when diluted. 

[Dream Weaver]

Civetone?

[Cantona]

Over to you Dream Weaver

[Dream Weaver]

Thanks Cantona
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