About this episode

Dr. Jerry Dragoo discusses various aspects of skunks, including their behavior and care, after being sprayed multiple times.

What happens when you've been sprayed nine times in the face by a skunk? Part 2 with Mephitologist Dr. Jerry Dragoo answers that question. Also on the agenda: pet skunks, lavender skunks, skunk family planning, Pepe Le Pew on trial, why some of us enjoy the stench, how to handle a skunk approach, if skunks can smell themselves, and the very bizarre circumstances by which this guest first rose to international skunk fame. Also: the proper way to watch a skunk.

People in this episode

Host: Alie Ward

Guest: Jerry Dragoo

Topics covered

• skunks
• mephitology
• animal behavior
• pet care
• odor
• wildlife

Keywords

• skunk
• mephitologist
• animal behavior
• lavender skunks
• skunk fame
• odor
• pet skunks

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Pepe Le Pew

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