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- It puffs up its tail.
- It sprays a stinky smell!
- This kind of skunk has spots.
Can you do a handstand? One kind of skunk can! It’s the spotted skunk.
Why do spotted skunks do this? It is a kind of defense. When the skunk is scared of a bigger animal, it does a handstand. It puffs up its tail to look bigger. Then watch out! It sprays a stinky smell.
Other animals think the odor is gross. They leave the skunk alone. That handstand helps keep the skunk safe from predators. Good job, skunk!
