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Skunks typically give a couple of warnings before they spray. A tail stuck straight up and fluffed out, followed by a stomp with the front legs is usually your first warning. If you don't heed those signals, they may turn around and and aim that rear end in the direction of the perceived threat. There's still time to back away - slowly and quietly!! Chubby releasable skunks brought to you by Southwest Wildlife! | Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

Sound up! Have you ever wondered what an infant skunk sounds like? They make a "chirping" call to get the attention of their mother. This one-week-old skunk was transported by a volunteer to our facility from Burbank Animal Control. Unfortunately we do not have any background information as to why the orphan was picked up. Baby skunks stay in the den for six to eight weeks before venturing out with their mother. A skunk this size should never be seen out of the den. Orphan skunks need to be rais