Skunks spray a bad-smelling liquid. It smells like rotten eggs. They spray it at predators (animals that hunt other living animals). This is a way for skunks to stay safe.
Does a skunk give warning before it sprays? Yes, a spotted skunk does. First, it stamps its paws. Then, it does a handstand. A predator can move away. What if it doesn’t move away? The skunk moves toward the predator. Then, it sprays its liquid at the predator.
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