qT=1&tQ=Seabirds called fulmars have this unusual method of self-defense.&tC=It spits oil|It has poisonous feathers|It sprays like a skunk|It shoots darts&cC=1&fB=If an intruder approaches a fulmar's nest it gets hit with a yellowish stomach oil the birds eject. The unpleasant smelling oil sticks to the feathers and hair of the intruder, destroying the insulating properties of uninvited guests.<br><br>Seabirds with this oil on their feathers will drown when they enter the water. Fulmar chicks are left in their nests alone for long periods of time and the ability to discharge this oil from birth keeps them from becoming victim to predators.