It may happen that you walk your dog outside and that your dog gets too curious. Your dog starts chasing a skunk and before you know it your dog returns all teary-eyed. You smell something a bit strange and find out that your trusted friend has been spray sprayed with skunk spray. So, how do …
Skunk smell can last for up to 3 weeks. Thanks to its oily chemical structure, it permeates skin, fur, and fabrics. It also takes a long time to break down. Skunks have evolved to produce this lasting spray as a defense mechanism. Predators that are sprayed learn not to mess with skunks ever again because …
Skunks are medium-sized mammals that are common in Canadian suburbs. Mostly black, they can easily be identified thanks to the two white stripes that run down their backs. These stripes are a warning to humans and predators. Skunks that feel threatened will raise their legs in the air and spray their targets with a nauseating …
