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Skunk is also used to refer to certain strong-smelling strains of Cannabis whose smell has been compared to that of a skunk's spray. Description Skunk species vary in size from about 15.6 to 37 in (40 to 94 cm) long and in weight from about 1.1 lb (0.50 kg) (spotted skunks) to 18 lb (8.2 kg) ( hog-nosed skunks ).
Skunks are most active in spring. They’re most known for their ability to spray musk when threatened – they can spray with accuracy up to 15 feet
Dogs with very short hair may have sensitive skin on their paws from cracking through the icy crust on top of snow. Some Vaseline applied before a walk can protect their fragile feet, Fine says ...
The odorous solution is emitted as an atomized spray that is nearly invisible or as streams of larger droplets. [8] Skunks store about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of the odorous oil and can quickly spray five times in row. It takes about one week to replenish the oil. The secretion of the spotted skunks differs from that of the striped skunks.
Butane-1-thiol, also known as butyl mercaptan, is a volatile, clear to yellowish liquid with a fetid (extremely foul-smelling) odor, commonly described as "skunk" odor.In fact, 1-butanethiol is structurally similar to several major constituents of a skunk's defensive spray but is not actually present in the spray. [4]
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Most mephitids are 20–50 cm (8–20 in) long, plus a 10–40 cm (4–16 in) tail, though the pygmy spotted skunk can be as small as 11 cm (4 in) plus a 7 cm (3 in) tail, and some striped skunks can be up to 82 cm (32 in) plus a 40 cm (16 in) tail.
A skunk’s gestational period is between 60 and 75 days. The mother will still forage for food during this time but will also be a little more defensive than usual, reports Texas Parks & Wildlife.