We saw also a couple of Zorrillos, or skunks—odious animals, which are far from uncommon. In general appearance, the Zorrillo resembles a polecat, but it is rather larger and much thicker in proportion. Conscious of its power, it roams by day about the open plain, and fears neither dog nor man. If a dog is urged to the attack, its courage is instantly checked by a few drops of the fetid oil, which brings on violent sickness and running at the nose. Whatever is once polluted by it, is for ever useless. Azara says the smell can be perceived at a league distant; more than once, when entering the harbour of Monte Video, the wind being off shore, we have perceived the odour on board the Beagle. Certain it is, that every animal most willingly makes room for the Zorrillo.[6]
A shady charity took my money!
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TBoneJack
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I've read that de-sacked skunks make good pets. They sure are cute. And hell, they smell like our favorite plant. So how bad can they be?
Buck, I think you should be glad for the use of your contribution.
Skunks are reluctant to use this weapon, as they carry just enough of the chemical for five or six uses – about 15 cc – and require some ten days to produce another supply.[7] Their bold black and white coloration make their appearance memorable. It is to a skunk's advantage to warn possible predators off without expending scent: black and white aposematic warning coloration aside, threatened skunks will go through an elaborate routine of hisses, foot-stamping, and tail-high deimatic or threat postures before resorting to spraying. Skunks usually do not spray other skunks, except among males in the mating season. If they fight over den space in autumn, they do so with teeth and claws.[citation needed]
Most predators of the Americas, such as wolves, foxes and badgers, seldom attack skunks, presumably out of fear of being sprayed. The exceptions are dogs, reckless predators whose attacks fail once they are sprayed, and the great horned owl.[8] It is the skunk's only regular predator.[9] In one case, the remains of 57 striped skunks were found in a single owl nest.[10]
Skunks are common in suburban areas. Frequent encounters with dogs and other domestic animals, and the release of the odor when a skunk is run over, have led to many myths about the removal of skunk odor. Due to the chemical composition of the spray, most of these household remedies are ineffective,[11] except for remedies able to break down thiols.
Skunk spray is composed mainly of three low-molecular-weight thiol compounds, (E)-2-butene-1-thiol, 3-methyl-1-butanethiol, and 2-quinolinemethanethiol, as well as acetate thioesters of these.[12][13][14][15][16] These compounds are detectable by the human nose at concentrations of only 10 parts per billion.[17][18]
Most predators of the Americas, such as wolves, foxes and badgers, seldom attack skunks, presumably out of fear of being sprayed. The exceptions are dogs, reckless predators whose attacks fail once they are sprayed, and the great horned owl.[8] It is the skunk's only regular predator.[9] In one case, the remains of 57 striped skunks were found in a single owl nest.[10]
Skunks are common in suburban areas. Frequent encounters with dogs and other domestic animals, and the release of the odor when a skunk is run over, have led to many myths about the removal of skunk odor. Due to the chemical composition of the spray, most of these household remedies are ineffective,[11] except for remedies able to break down thiols.
Skunk spray is composed mainly of three low-molecular-weight thiol compounds, (E)-2-butene-1-thiol, 3-methyl-1-butanethiol, and 2-quinolinemethanethiol, as well as acetate thioesters of these.[12][13][14][15][16] These compounds are detectable by the human nose at concentrations of only 10 parts per billion.[17][18]
UncleBuck
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murdoch, i think you should try a 9th new sock puppet.
my grandma had a pet skunk and racoon.
![deadskunk[1].jpg](/data/attachments/2461/2461652-41b97343075a151d690da6e367d4f5e9.jpg)
now you mean to tell me road crew could not shovel it up? lazy and sad. damn!
Skunks mate in early spring and are polygynous, meaning that successful males mate with more than one female. Before giving birth (usually in May), the female excavates a den to house her litter of four to seven kits. They are placental, with a gestation period of about 66 days.[5]
When born, skunk kits are blind, deaf, and covered in a soft layer of fur. About three weeks after birth, their eyes open. The kits are weaned about two months after birth, but generally stay with their mother until they are ready to mate, at about one year of age.
The mother is protective of her kits, spraying at any sign of danger. The male plays no part in raising the young.[cita
When born, skunk kits are blind, deaf, and covered in a soft layer of fur. About three weeks after birth, their eyes open. The kits are weaned about two months after birth, but generally stay with their mother until they are ready to mate, at about one year of age.
The mother is protective of her kits, spraying at any sign of danger. The male plays no part in raising the young.[cita
Skunks are crepuscular and solitary animals when not breeding, though in the colder parts of their range, they may gather in communal dens for warmth. During the day, they shelter in burrows which they can dig with their powerful front claws. Males and females occupy overlapping home ranges through the greater part of the year, typically 2 to 4 km2 (0.77 to 1.54 sq mi) for females and up to 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) for males.
Skunks are not true hibernators in the winter, but do den up for extended periods of time. However, they remain generally inactive and feed rarely, going through a dormant stage. Over winter, multiple females (as many as 12) huddle together; males often den alone. Often, the same winter den is repeatedly used.
Although they have excellent senses of smell and hearing, they have poor vision, being unable to see objects more than about 3 m (10 ft) away, making them vulnerable to death by road traffic. They are short-lived; their lifespan in the wild can reach seven years, with most living only up to a year.[3][4] In captivity, they may live for up to 10 years.[3][4]
Skunks are not true hibernators in the winter, but do den up for extended periods of time. However, they remain generally inactive and feed rarely, going through a dormant stage. Over winter, multiple females (as many as 12) huddle together; males often den alone. Often, the same winter den is repeatedly used.
Although they have excellent senses of smell and hearing, they have poor vision, being unable to see objects more than about 3 m (10 ft) away, making them vulnerable to death by road traffic. They are short-lived; their lifespan in the wild can reach seven years, with most living only up to a year.[3][4] In captivity, they may live for up to 10 years.[3][4]
Pinworm
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That's heart wrenching. They grow up without fathers? I can imagine how that would turn a baby skunk weasel rat into a bitter, hateful, bigot skunkweaselratfinkfuckfaceshitforbrains.
londonfog
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ROAST SKUNK
1 skunk, scent bag removed
2 sliced carrots
1 c. clear soup
1 tsp. onion juice
Dissolve 1 chicken bouillon cube in 1 cup of hot water. Skin, clean, and remove scent bag from skunk. Parboil in salted water 15 minutes. Drain off water. Then place meat in fresh water and steam until tender, about 1 hour.
Transfer to roasting pan and put in oven at 375°F. Add 1 cup of clear soup broth, 2 sliced carrots and 1 teaspoon of onion juice. Cook, uncovered, for 2 hours.
1 skunk, scent bag removed
2 sliced carrots
1 c. clear soup
1 tsp. onion juice
Dissolve 1 chicken bouillon cube in 1 cup of hot water. Skin, clean, and remove scent bag from skunk. Parboil in salted water 15 minutes. Drain off water. Then place meat in fresh water and steam until tender, about 1 hour.
Transfer to roasting pan and put in oven at 375°F. Add 1 cup of clear soup broth, 2 sliced carrots and 1 teaspoon of onion juice. Cook, uncovered, for 2 hours.
it's okay pinny shhhhhhhhh, it's okay shhhhhhhhhh. <pinny face is buried deep in schuylaars boobs as she rocks him gently to sleep>
Pinworm
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<3it's okay pinny shhhhhhhhh, it's okay shhhhhhhhhh. <pinny face is buried deep in schuylaars boobs as she rocks him gently to sleep>
any time you need a mom, i'm here
Pinworm
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OGEvilgenius
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They do provide a decent excuse for why your house always smells.
