The Science of Skunk Spray | Animalogic

This is likely the prettiest 💩 you've ever seen: Bedazzled skunk scat. The artist? The gastrointestinal system of a skunk on the banks of the San Pedro River in Arizona, near the U.S.-Mexico border. The media? The shimmering, metallic exoskeletons of carnivorous insects called fiery searcher beetles (Calosoma scrutator). Just by coincidence, skunks and fiery searcher beetles can both defend themselves with scent glands that release fluid with a strong, musky odor. See more wild and weird news i

Today's Scat Chat features skunks! You can sure tell if one has gotten startled near you (especially if it was your dog that did it!), but can you tell if one has visited your neighborhood without smelling the stink? Watch to learn how to ID their scat! | Orange County Parks