[NatureNS] skunk behaviour questions.

From: Henk Kwindt <cbatl@eastlink.ca>
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Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:40:53 -0300
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Hi All,

We have had one or more skunks on our property for several years. Every now and then, lets say once a month, a skunk sprays very close to the back wall of our house where our open bedroom window is located. 
I find it hard to believe that the animal is threatened so often so close to the house.
Could somebody answer the following questions please:
a. What animal would threaten a skunk?
b. Does a skunk only spray when threatened or may be sometimes "for the hack of it" ?
c. would it be unhealthy to breathe in the strong odors all night?

Thanks, Henk Kwindt, Cow Bay, NS.

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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi All,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We have had one or more skunks on our property for 
several years. Every now and then, lets say once a month, a skunk sprays very 
close to the back wall of our house where our open bedroom window is located. 
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I find it hard to believe that the animal is 
threatened so often so close to the house.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Could somebody answer the following questions 
please:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>a. What animal would threaten a skunk?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>b. Does a skunk only spray when threatened or may 
be sometimes "for the hack of it" ?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>c. would it be unhealthy to breathe in the strong 
odors all night?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks, Henk Kwindt, Cow Bay, 
NS.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>

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