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Skunks are small black and white mammals that produce a very smelly spray that repels most predators.

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Striped skunks are nocturnal and they are the most common skunk in North America. Like all skunks, they have an incredible defense system: skunks spray a foul-smelling liquid that clings to their assailants for days. They often aim for the eyes which cause pain and temporary blindness to their potential predators, allowing the skunk to...

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Skunks live all over North and South America, in rural areas, suburbs, and the city. But if you see one, watch out!

You may not have seen a skunk in your neighborhood, but you've probably smelled one. Their smelly spray, called musk, is not easy to ignore!

The spray, which comes from two glands near the base of the skunk's tail, can hit a target 12 feet away. If you are lucky, you may get a warning before being sprayed. If threatened, skunks stamp their front feet, lift their tail, and growl. Some species of skunk even spring into a handstand before spraying, which puts the skunk's warning markings on full display. If the person or animal doesn't retreat, the skunk aims the spray at the eyes, allowing the skunk to escape. The spray can remain on its target for days.

Skunks are most active at night. They sleep in dens lined with leaves during the day. Their favorite foods include fruit and plants, plus insects, bird eggs, small rodents, and birds. Birds like the great horned owl prey on skunks. Scientists believe it's because the birds don't have a very good sense of smell, which makes the skunk's spray useless in an attack.

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You may not have seen a skunk in your neighborhood, but you've probably smelled one. Their smelly spray, called musk, is not easy to ignore! Skunks live all over North and South America, in rural areas, suburbs, and the city. But if you see one, watch out!

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The striped skunk is the most common skunk found statewide. Some people call them