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Mephitidae

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Skunks are animals with a strong smell.

Striped Skunk (cropped).jpg
Striped Skunk (cropped).jpg
They use this smell to stay safe. It helps them hide from big animals. Some live in the Americas. Others live far away.
Mydaus javanensis.jpg
Mydaus javanensis.jpg
They are very neat to see. Can you spot a skunk?

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Striped Skunk (cropped).jpg
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