Little Stinkers When you think of skunks do you think Pee yew A skunk's reputation as a natural stinker warns us to stay away But remove their bad smell and this boldly striped animal is curious quick to learn and tenderhearted 4
For some people skunks make great pets They can live indoors with humans just like cats and dogs Pet Pointers A pet skunk's musky scent glands can be removed when it is about four weeks old Close in size to a cat or small dog skunks weigh about 11 pounds 5 kilograms 5
Wild skunks live in North America from Mexico to Canada There are different types and colors of skunks Canada United States Mexico The black and white striped skunk found in parts of North America is a member of the mephitis mephitis animal family 6
Domesticated black and white striped skunks are now bred as pets 7
