Is This Black Slime Mold?

Question

My dog rolled in this, it was covered in flies and other flying bugs. It smells so bad I almost vomited.

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Answer 1

It could be. Here is more information about it and other things in the lawn with an odor.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/black-substance-on-lawns.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/removing-stinkhorn-fungi.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/how-to-kill-stinkweed-plants.htm