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My girlfriend and I were on a date at the aquarium and they had this little cutie. Don't ask why they keep the ambassador animals at the aquarium because I really don't know.

[Image ID: two gifs of a mother skunk and two baby skunk kits scurrying through a garden. They pass a wooden deck chair and run under a bush. In the background trees and a river can be seen.]

Pepe Le Pew 🦨🖤

Nocturnal omnivorous mammal known for distinctive black and white warning coloration, and of course, and powerful defensive spray. Spray can reach several feet with surprising accuracy and is produced by specialized scent glands! Usually prefers warning displays like stomping feet, raising tail, or hissing before spraying. Polite enough to warn you first! Please respect this. Excellent diggers with strong claws used to search for insects and grubs. Friend shaped chemical weapon…

https://hollyannpinderart.etsy.com/listing/4510281343

what a beautiful world we live in to be able to see a little skunk every once in awhile. made my mood

Stinky season!

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🦨 The quadrupeds of North America. v.1. New York, V.G. Audubon, 1851-54. Original source Image description: Illustration of three common American skunks (Mephitis mephitis) around a hollow log in a natural setting. One adult skunk stands on the log with its bushy tail raised high, displaying distinctive black fur with white stripes along its back and head. Below the log, two younger skunks are depicted; one lying on its side, the other playing or moving close together. The skunks feature sharp claws, pointed snouts, and typical black-and-white contrasting patterns. The background includes grass and faint trees, emphasizing their woodland habitat. The image is a detailed 19th-century lithograph from Audubon’s “The quadrupeds of North America,” showing the skunks in lifelike poses and textures.

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🦨 The class Mammalia London: Printed for Geo. B. Whittaker, 1827. Original source Image description: Historical black-and-white illustration depicting a skunk labeled “The Chinche of Buffon” (Viverra mephitis). The skunk is shown in profile with a large, bushy tail raised, releasing a plume of odor. Its body displays characteristic black and white fur patterns, with a white stripe running from head to tail. The skunk stands on a textured patch of ground, with an indistinct mountainous background. The artwork highlights the skunk’s defensive spray behavior and distinct markings.