When the predator comes too close, the skunk sprays a foul smelling gas (which is really stored up urine) at them so they can't stand the smell and run away. So really, they spray to protect themselves. They can spray about 16 feet away. SKUNKS ARE NOT CUDDLY TOYS!!! THEY ARE EXTREMELY CUTE, BUT STAY AWAY!!!!!
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When in danger, skunks are known for their ability to spray a repulsive gas from their behinds.
Skunks do not spray a gas. Instead, they spray a sulfur-containing chemical mixture ((methyl and butyl thiols (mercaptans).
Skunks protect themselves by letting out an odorous gas and scaring aways predators.
skunks because elaphants can hurt you more then skunks.
A veterinarian can spay a female ferret.
Skunks produce spray from two glands near the anus. Whan provoked, a skunk will eject the spray through two nipple shaped ducts, also located near the anus. Depending on the proximity of the threat, the liquid can be launched 6-10 feet in the form of a fine spray or as a shorter spurt of droplets. This site has loads of information on skunks http://www.squidoo.com/skunk_spray
62 types of skunks
Skunks have stripes.
no - Ireland has no skunks - thankfully!
Skunks reproduce and have offspring but there are adult skunks as well
no, i dont think skunks slide I dont think skunks slide, but if they fall on ice they will.