@57BelAir: “Skunks aren’t usually stinky, only when they squirt.”
So true. It’s a weapon, which takes time to recharge, so they don’t release that “stink” unless they feel severely threatened… and they give a sequence of “warnings”, first. (But if a skunk stands on its front feet with its hind feet and tail in the air… run!)
Skunks can be very nice animals if they don’t feel threatened. I’ve led a friend past a wild skunk — within two feet — on my porch without it even turning its head. And once, a mother (wild) skunk let me pet her baby while she watched.
Kind&Kinder over 3 years ago
He’s a ladies’ skunk, a sort of odoriferous Casanova!
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
He’s sort of a suave and debonner kind of skunk! A ladies man!
PO' DAWG over 3 years ago
Care full he doesn’t invite Keykat back to his place under the front porch.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Furaldehyde the chemical that gives skunk that odor is also used as a base for some perfumes and other fragrances. (College education not wasted.)
57BelAir over 3 years ago
Skunks aren’t usually stinky, only when they squirt.
gammaguy over 3 years ago
@57BelAir: “Skunks aren’t usually stinky, only when they squirt.”
So true. It’s a weapon, which takes time to recharge, so they don’t release that “stink” unless they feel severely threatened… and they give a sequence of “warnings”, first. (But if a skunk stands on its front feet with its hind feet and tail in the air… run!)
Skunks can be very nice animals if they don’t feel threatened. I’ve led a friend past a wild skunk — within two feet — on my porch without it even turning its head. And once, a mother (wild) skunk let me pet her baby while she watched.
Bob. over 3 years ago
https://www.google.com/search?q=dead+skunk+in+the+middle+of+the+road&sxsrf=ALeKk00UA12WJFMMZCV9J4OJCeaMOD3JlA%3A1616707187567&source=hp&ei=c_5cYMKKIKuHwbkPluy1-Ak&iflsig=AINFCbYAAAAAYF0Mg7MS8oXaypBsdT2UJA3xwYeKOhWD&gs_ssp=eJzj4tFP1zcsNM3KzjY0SDZg9FJJSU1MUSjOLs3LVsjMUyjJSFXIzUxJyUlVyE8D84ryE1MAs3ERMw&oq=dead+skunk&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIFCC4QkwIyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAA6BAgjECc6CwguELEDEMcBEKMCOgUIABCxAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CAguEMcBEKMCOggILhCxAxCDAToLCC4QsQMQgwEQkwI6BQguELEDOgQIABADOggILhCxAxCTAjoCCC5Q6A5YpEFg7oIBaABwAHgAgAFgiAGrBpIBAjEwmAEAoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdpeg&sclient=gws-wiz
Bob. over 3 years ago
https://www.google.com/search?q=dead+skunk+in+the+middle+of+the+road&sxsrf=ALeKk00UA12WJFMMZCV9J4OJCeaMOD3JlA%3A1616707187567&source=hp&ei=c_5cYMKKIKuHwbkPluy1-Ak&iflsig=AINFCbYAAAAAYF0Mg7MS8oXaypBsdT2UJA3xwYeKOhWD&gs_ssp=eJzj4tFP1zcsNM3KzjY0SDZg9FJJSU1MUSjOLs3LVsjMUyjJSFXIzUxJyUlVyE8D84ryE1MAs3ERMw&oq=dead+skunk&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIFCC4QkwIyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAA6BAgjECc6CwguELEDEMcBEKMCOgUIABCxAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CAguEMcBEKMCOggILhCxAxCDAToLCC4QsQMQgwEQkwI6BQguELEDOgQIABADOggILhCxAxCTAjoCCC5Q6A5YpEFg7oIBaABwAHgAgAFgiAGrBpIBAjEwmAEAoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdpeg&sclient=gws-wiz
PuppyPapa over 3 years ago
Wow, I ’ve missed this all week! I assume this is in reference to some current cultural controversy over Pepe Le Pew . . .