I Wonder Why Do Skunks Attack with Spray | Skunk Facts for Kids | Skunk Spray and Animal Defense

Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:00][music] >> Hmm. I wonder. Scientists think that skunks developed their spray attack because they are nocturnal. Doesn't seem connected, right? Well, other animals like a meerkat that are awake during the day are more likely to be preyed on by birds. So, they have lookouts that warn the rest of the group of birds around.

[00:00:29]But, skunks are awake at the night, so they are more likely to have an attacker on the ground with them, meaning their spray is more helpful for stunning their attacker.