Skunks do not smell when the have not sprayed. The odor of a skunk does stay on them for weeks after they have sprayed.
Skunks.
Skunks belong to the weasel or Mustelidae family. Skunks spray a strong odor of liquid to defend itself from predators.
Skunks use their strong-smelling spray as a defense mechanism against predators. When threatened, skunks can release a noxious spray from their anal glands that can deter potential attackers with its foul odor.
It does not melt metal.
I think that the liquid is called musk. The skunks spray it to enemies, it comes out from it's butt.
The stinky stuff skunks spray is typically a yellowish color. It contains a mixture of sulfur-containing chemicals that give it its strong, unpleasant odor.
Because they can rummage in the garbage and make a mess. If they are threatened they will spray a very offensive odor
Woodchucks, ferrets, skunks, beavers, dogs, and cats are mammals who secrete a musky odor when frightened.
They use it when someone diturbs them as a defence mechanism and then the skunk gets away when its predator is disturbed... :)
Skunks use the foul odor as a means to repel predators.
Skunks do not inherently have a bad smell. However, they have anal glands that can spray a horrible smelling, very persistent scent on anything nearby. They use this to repel any animal that would try to hunt them.
Brian learned that skunks were neither cute nor funny in "Hatchet" when he encountered one for the first time and got sprayed, experiencing their foul odor firsthand. The unpleasant encounter helped him understand that skunks were not to be underestimated or treated lightly.