Two baby skunks were found laying in an open field covered in flies. They were weak and dehydrated, intervention was needed immediately! They are doing so well in our care now. One of the biggest benefits of having skunks around is that they eat entire yellow jacket nests. Skunks have a bad reputation and we hope to change the stigma around them by sharing their little skunk suckling sounds ❤️🦨 | Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center

Skunks usually give plenty of warning before they spray. Here, you can see this baby skunk’s classic stomps and his best puffed-up pose as he tries to look bigger and more intimidating. Though small, he looks furious and uses these behaviours to warn off threats and protect himself. If he were really serious, he’d be pointing his little bum at me and lunging back and forth next. This funny body language often confuses dogs, who think it’s just playtime! @the_pipsqueakery is a wonderful 501c3 san

I'm back at the house now, feeding and playing with baby skunks. 💞 🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨 | Roxie and Friends

Kit Party! These baby skunks, also known as kits, are learning. We know it looks like play, but playing and learning are very often the same thing. Playing in animals is an important part of their development. Playing teaches them about their physical limitations and coordination, develops muscle memory and strength, stimulates brain development, helps to develop social skills, and it even helps them deal with stress. Many studies suggest that adult animals who played as juveniles cope better wi