Episode 85 Stink, Stank, SKUNK!

About this episode

This episode explores the science behind skunks and the legends of Bigfoot and the Yeti, along with a turtle fact and a book recommendation.

In this episode we answer the questions “How do skunks produce that stinky substance?” and “Which came first, Yeti or Bigfoot?” and “Is Bigfoot real?” We also share a turtle fact of the day from Librarian Laura and Liz recommends a heartwarming chapter book about a very important bear. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you! Laura’s fact of the day: The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C922118 Liz’s book recommendation: Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1192274 Concerning skunks: "skunk." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 13 Jun. 2022. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/skunk/68133. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026. https://www.discovermagazine.com/10-facts-about-the-striped-polecat-and-no-its-not-a-skunk-46050 https://www.ourherald.com/articles/a-story-to-hang-onto-the-ultimate-skunk-remedy https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/chemistry-skunk.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/ask-smithsonian-what-makes-skunk-spray-smell-so-terrible-180955553/ Science of skunk spray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-4xNQuqZ1k Concerning…

People in this episode

Host: Kent District Library

Topics covered

• skunks
• Bigfoot
• Yeti
• turtle facts
• children's literature

Keywords

• skunk
• Bigfoot
• Yeti
• turtle fact
• children's book

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kent District Library, Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, PBS, Smithsonian, Arizona State Museum, History.com

Books & works: The Book of Turtles, Pocket Bear

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