spotted skunk
Handstanding spray mammal
A spotted skunk is a small carnivorous mammal native to the Americas, distinguished from striped skunks by its broken white markings on black fur.
Spotted skunks are notably acrobatic—when threatened, they perform a handstand before spraying.
Two main species exist: the eastern and western spotted skunk.
- tailRear animal appendage
- sprayingDispersing liquid as mist
- furAnimal body hair
- muskAnimal-derived fragrance base
- polecatMusky weasel relative
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