03/23/2025
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It's that time of year again.. skunk mating season! 🦨
Skunks are now coming out of their cozy dens in search of mates! 💕 A skunk's best - and nearly only - defense mechanism is its stinky spray, but these misunderstood mammals don't actually WANT to spray you (or your dog). Skunks will avoid spraying at all costs, this is because the spray is not an unlimited resource, but rather a concoction of foul-smelling sulfur-based chemicals that take time to accumulate in their a**l glands. After spraying it can take up to 10 days to "recharge" leaving them extremely vulnerable to predators. Skunks have very poor eyesight and can startle easily if approached quickly, so if you see one foraging under your feeders just keep your pets indoors and enjoy viewing from a distance. 🦨
Have you seen any skunks yet this season?