Skunk spray is the ultimate personal animal defense ... The photo above perfectly illustrates the scene, right down to the blackened marks left behind. Did you know that you can keep skunks ...

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You're enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell-tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. Skunks are out and on the ...

Brace yourself and watch this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze sticks his nose into the science of skunk spray. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our ...