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But in case anyone hesitates too long, some skunk species offer an extra warning before they spray: a handstand intimidation dance. The Dance of the Spotted Skunk These dances are performed by ...
That’s why I can say with full confidence that no creature on God’s green earth can perform a handstand with quite as much gumption or grace as the spotted skunk. That’s right, a skunk.
The Eastern spotted skunk is shy, seldom seen and not exactly cuddly. When threatened, the elusive critter stomps its front feet then does a handstand on its front legs, aims and lets fly a ...
What’s black and white and does stinky handstands when frightened? The eastern spotted skunk, of course. It’s not surprising if you’re not familiar with the eastern spotted skunk ...
Arizona's Saguaro National Park recently posted a video captured on a wildlife camera that shows a spotted skunk performing a handstand. The park said spotted skunks, like other varieties of the ...
And while this striped skunk is common, the Eastern spotted skunk is not. This spotted skunk is classified as threatened in Kansas and has previously been considered a “regulatory burden” by ...
The known range of the spotted skunk in our state is limited to extreme north Georgia and near the Columbus area; however, the species could be much more widespread. These skunks are considered ...
Who knew there's such a creature known as the western spotted skunk? Yes, a spotted skunk - turns out we don't know much about this small, oddly cute creature. They weigh 1 to 2 pounds and are ...
Not so. Meet spotted skunks, “the acrobats of the skunk world.” Scientists have discovered that there are more of these species than they thought, according to new research. More recently ...
At first whiff, you might think all skunks are the same. Not so. Meet spotted skunks, “the acrobats of the skunk world.” Scientists have discovered that there are more of these species than ...