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A skunks stripe is a warning to predators to say "GO AWAY!" However, not all skunks are striped. Some are spotted, hooded, and some don't even have stripes at all! And they can be black, brown, white, grey, and other colors.

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that is just how God made them, i guess. but you should find out why. i have no clue. oh by the way, HEY WHAT'S UP!

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Skunks have stripes to warn off other animals

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the stripe on all skunks backs are unique so they can tell each other apart (and so can we).

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