What’s That Smell?

Did you know that it's skunk mating season? That's why you see so many of them scurrying about the highways. That's also why you smell that awful smell in the air so often this time of year.

Here are some interesting skunk facts from the Humane Society in case you're a little curious as to what they're up to.

The more I read about skunks, the more I want to  know about them. How about you?  Some fun facts about skunks can be found at Havahart. Like, did you know that skunks eat frogs? Did you know that they also carry some canine diseases? How about the fact that they never stay in one place for very long?

In case anyone has the bright idea of trying to own a skunk for as a pet, Skunk Haven lists whether or not it is legal to own one in your state. If you're in Missouri, leave 'em in the wild.

Regardless of what you know or don't know about skunks, to watch them waddle to wherever it is they think they're going is cute. Just don't ignore the warning signs of an agitated stink-pot, or you may live to regret it.