Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of various types of skunks with emphasis on the most commonly seen striped skunk.
Discusses general characteristics of skunks, various species, skunks as pets, and the mustelid family to which this little animal with the powerful weapon belongs.
Text and color photos provide an overview of skunks, describing the various skunk varieties and their habitats, foods, behavior, life cycle, and notorious defense mechanism.
When Magic Matt tries to conjure up a rubber duck to play with while he takes a bath, he makes a skunk appear instead and must think of a way to get rid of the terrible smell.
Rebecca the skunk had been successful in eluding all of the homeowners' attempts to evict her from under the deck; but when they threw mothballs into her nest, she decided it was time to go.
