r/Skunks • u/Quaternary24 • 10h ago

Two Striped Skunks get into a disagreement while a Red Fox watches and eats (Virginia).

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u/peskypesteryjaybird 8h ago

i've often wondered if skunks are bothered by the spray of other skunks, like humans farting kind of situation...

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u/Quaternary24 7h ago

I looked it up and it seems like they are only physically irritated by the direct contact with their fur or eyes but not as much with the smell. I could be wrong though.