The Infamous Skunk
These animals are notoriously feared for the noxious smell that emanates from a form of ‘biological weaponry’ they possess. Skunks are armed with a very bad smelling oil-based liquid found in their anal gland located in their rectum. This liquid can be sprayed up to ten feet at a given target or dispensed as a mist in the direction of a chasing predator. The scent of the substance is so strong that it is capable of inducing vomiting in humans and has a lasting smell that can stick around for up to ten days. If you have a dog that is the adventurous type and you live in an area known for skunk habitation, keep a bottle of skunk smell removal shampoo on hand. It will at some point come in handy. Another method for removing the smell is by taking a bath and lathering your dog with a combination of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and an adequate amount of dishwashing soap. If a skunk is seen in an environment you are occupying, it is best to alert someone competent in skunk removal. Skunks are at their best when you are (usually) asleep- at night. These black and white, cat-sized mammals are primarily nocturnal (which means they occasionally venture out during the day but they are at their most active under the moon) and live mainly in abandoned burrows of other animals when in the rural area. You may find, however, that houses with cellars and porches like some found in Bowmanville make good accommodations for these nightly adventures.Skunk Sub-Species
Many television features, primarily cartoons have given encouraged the idea that there is only one type of skunk. There are however approximately five types of skunks that are found in the wild. These include:


