I come into contact with baby skunks on a daily basis at a park which I visit. They are approximatey 6-8 weeks old and are quite adorable. I have noticed that even when I am within a couple of feet of them, they make no defensive gestures as do adult skunks I have encountered in the past. There is no foot stamping or tail raising--they simply run away when I get too close. So----not wanting an unpleasant surprise---I would really like to know at what age they are armed and ready. Thanks.
a skunk might spray a little gas when it dies
No. Skunk spray is not flammable.It is a mixture of sulfur containing chemicals.
Yes, they can - any skunk of appropriate age (3 weeks or older) can spray.
Skunk spray is not necessarily "made". Skunk spray is a liquid or gas like substance that is produced in the glands for defending themselves which is why they spray.
No.
It smells bad, like a skunk spray.
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Yes.
its spray
they spray
No one
Skunks spray such a powerful spray of horrible odors, that a Lynx would not hunt a skunk. If it did try to, they skunk would spray it. The lynx's attack would be foiled and it would never repeat that mistake.