What is the Skunk's Defense Mechanism?

A skunk is a small furry animal with distinctive black and white markings. It is known for the foul-smelling liquid which it sprays when frightened or in danger. The smell remains for days on whatever has been sprayed.

The sprayed liquid, called 'musk', comes from a pair of glands near the base of the skunk's tail. The animal can spray accurately as far as 4 m (12 feet). Before it sprays, it issues a warning by stamping its front feet and by hissing or growling. The spray is so strong that it has a suffocating effect, which means it makes it hard to breathe when you are near it. And if the spray gets into the eyes, it can cause temporary blindness.

Skunk is Omnivorous

Skunks are omnivorous and eat insects, small vertebrates,eggs, crustaceans, fruits, seeds and some carrion. They search for the ground and rooting around tree stumps.