Why are skunks smelly?

Answer 1

It has something to do with an oil gland in the sphincter of the skunk that they use as a defense from predators. An oil that creates a foul odor predators don't like allows the skunks to escape from danger.
Because they always go in smelly bushes and they always hide from the rain and go inside a cave.

Answer 2

Skunks give of a stinky smell because they are protecting themselves. When the animal is frightened, it can explosively release the musk, which, along with stamping its feet and turning its back, tells a predator to back off.

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Answer 3

To protect themselves of course! Another reason they make themselves smell bad, is because they're probably scared of something.

Actually, although many people believe that skunks smell bad, they usually don't. Skunks really don't like the scent of their rancid spray, so they try their best to avoid getting it on themselves. Who can blame em?

Answer 4

who does, it smells like burnt rubber,rotten eggs, sewage,and garlic

Answer 5

Skunks don't stink it's their spray that stinks and that is used to defend themselves from predators.

Answer 6

They release a foul odor for protection from anyone/anything.

Answer 7

because they always eat grubs and worms