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eehco
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eehco asked in Science & MathematicsZoology · 2 decades ago

Can someone tell me the purpose of skunks besides roadkill?

I've been pondering this all day since driving into work this morning and having that sneaky stinch find its way into my car. I don't know what's taken me so long but, I really need to know why they are here.

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  • Georgia
    Lv 4
    2 decades ago
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    Skunks are excellent at rodent and insect control and their diet includes black widow spiders and scorpions. Being carrion eaters, they help keep roadways and neighborhoods clean. With their slow, waddling gait and bushy tail, these gentle mammals are delightful to see from a distance, and play an important role in keeping nature in balance - the natural way.

    Source(s): http://www.fundwildlife.org/coexist/skunks.html
  • tomrlutong
    2 decades ago

    The purpose of skunks? To make more skunks. What else would it be?

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    I'm sure skunks are wondering the same about you

  • Lee
    5 years ago

    What can you do to get rid of them?? They are too close to our house, they think they're domesticated.

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  • corvette
    Lv 6
    2 decades ago

    So you will be able to ask the question.

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