What's a baby skunk called?

The male skunk is called a buck, the female a doe, and the baby a kit.
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Can baby skunks spray you?

The juvenile skunks are weaned by the time they emerge from the den and are about eight inches long. They can make their scent at birth, and by four months of age, can spray with accuracy. Skunk mothers can get scared away from their babies rather easily, but a lone baby will usually be retrieved later.
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How many babies do skunks have?

Litter size: Female skunks produce litters between 4 and 6 offspring (but it can range between 1 and 9). Rearing: Baby skunks keep their eyes closed for the first 21 days and remain in the den for the first 6 to 8 weeks. After this time, the young will venture out for nighttime foraging with their mother.
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Is a group of skunks called a stench?

Skunk: a stench. Snakes: a nest. Squirrels: a dray or scurry.
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What is a group of humans called?

There is no specific word to describe a group of humans. When we dig up the English language, we find several words that could represent a community of humans, but none that exactly match what we are looking for.
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What is the lifespan of a skunk?

The average lifespan of a skunk in the wild is about 2–3 years, but they can live up to 15 years in captivity.
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Where do skunks go during the day?

They typically spend their days sleeping in dens, although they may bed in vegetation during the warm months. Dens are usually below ground but may be found in streams or pond banks, lumber piles, or beneath porches or crawl spaces. During the colder winter months, several skunks will gather and share the same den.
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Do male skunks stay with the families?

Adult male skunks do not take part in rearing offspring. The young are nursed in the den for about six weeks before joining their mother on trips outside the den. By this time they are miniature replicas of adults.
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Are skunks friendly?

A skunk is one of the most peace-loving, non-aggressive animals you could ever meet. Skunks are also extremely nearsighted. They will only “shoot” their defensive spray when frightened, and they give you plenty of time to back off by stamping their front feet as a warning.
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At what age do baby skunks leave their mother?

If you see a baby out during the daytime, wait to see if the baby either finds his den again or the mother returns. Once skunk babies get to about 6-7 weeks old, they start exploring outside the den, but their mother is generally not far away.
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Will a skunk chase you?

Skunks are relatively docile and harmless animals who tend to mind their own business as long as they remain undisturbed. Generally, a healthy skunk will not chase you as skunks tend to avoid humans or animals that are larger than them. Use scent repellents to keep skunks away from you.
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What is a group of skunks called?

Skunks are nocturnal and forage for food while most animals and humans sleep. Though you typically see skunks by themselves, they gather to mate. A group of skunks are called a surfeit.
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Do skunks eat squirrels?

Popular foods that skunks like to eat include: Small mammals (mice, rats, ground squirrels, and chipmunks)
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Are skunks smart?

Temperament. Skunks are sensitive, intelligent animals, and like all intelligent animals, temperament varies with each individual.
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How do skunks show affection?

Skunks can be cuddly, sweet pets. They may demonstrate affection by licking and nibbling on your fingers, or making chirping noises when they would like to play.
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How can you tell a female skunk from a male?

The most conclusive way to determine whether a skunk is male or female is to examine its genitalia. However, this is not advisable. Skunk genitals are only partially exposed, meaning that you would typically need to get close to the skunk to get a good look.
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Do skunks return to the same place?

From early spring until late fall, skunks migrate from den to den every few days or so. Other than possibly digging a few holes in your yard and getting into your trash, damage from skunks is not usually cause for concern.
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How deep is a skunk den?

Skunk Dens Leave Cone Shaped Holes

Most times, they dig up mounds of dirt, which are easily recognized as the work of a skunk. They are typically 2-3 inches deep, cone-shaped, and sort of resemble an anthill.
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How many skunks live together?

Typically solitary pests, skunks can be drawn together during colder weather in these makeshift homes, sometimes with as many as 20 individuals living together.
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What animal eats skunks?

Some ground carnivores prey on skunks. While the exact number of species that prey on skunks is unknown, red foxes, cougars, coyotes and domestic dogs are among them.
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How do you tell if a skunk is living in your yard?

It is more likely you will smell a skunk than see one. Persistent, faint musky smells under a building or woodpile may suggest that a skunk has taken up residence. You may find small, shallow holes in the lawn, similar to those made by squirrels, which are a result of a skunk foraging for grubs.
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Can a skunk be a house pet?

It is currently legal to own domesticated skunks in only 17 states: Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Are skunks blind?

Skunks are actually born blind and deaf, covered in only a soft layer of fur. Usually around three weeks after they are born, skunks will open their eyes.
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Can skunks freeze to death?

Skunks are generally solitary creatures but will often den in together in winter to share body heat. Without a good den to shelter in the skunk can freeze to death.
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Do skunks eat dog poop?

“People love a vegetation border around their house, with a mini forest separating them from their neighbors. That's ideal for skunks. They sleep in those areas or under decks and come out at night and cruise the yard and eat birdseed and dog poop.”
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