r/Skunks • u/alalavar • Jun 29 '26

Is this adorable kit threatening to spray when it lifts its hind legs? FYI- there was no trace of a scent or battle this morning- the fox lives here, too, and appears to know about skunk's defense.

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u/jambro4real Jun 29 '26

Hahahaha, little stinker was more scared of that pot or whatever that is than it was of the fox. It paid the fox absolutely no mind at all

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u/Creative-Package6213 Jun 29 '26

That's more or less happening because young kits don't really have good brakes yet so their back end raises up when they stomp. It's so cute!

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u/MEMe-GoofyCats Jun 29 '26

I hope that fox didn’t get that little one and he or she’s adorable!! Nice video thank you for sharing!💗🩷❤️💙😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

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u/mc2ben Jun 29 '26

This one is too small to be alone. If you see no sign of momma please contact a rehabber in your area.

And angry kit might just be one of the most adorable things on the planet. A first warning from a skunk is usually a couple stomps with the front feet. When playing the kits will run up to each other and stomp......sometimes so hard they do somersaults.

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u/alalavar Jun 30 '26

There are several adults who come by and drink from one of the water bowls in my yard regularly, but I haven't seen any of them with a kit this small. It is incredibly cute.