The Mystery of Skunk Smells

Skunks do not enjoy the smell of their own spray, as explained by Dr. Jerry Dragu, an expert on skunks. Despite their powerful scent, skunks prefer to avoid their smell and only use it as a last defense when seriously threatened. They typically signal their intention to spray by stamping their feet, providing a warning before resorting to spraying. If a skunk does get sprayed by another skunk, it exhibits behaviors like rubbing its face in the dirt to alleviate the odor, demonstrating a strong aversion to having the smell on themselves.