Skunk: Mammals in the family Mephitidae. Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Mammalia Order: | Carnivora Family: | Mephitidae There are 10 living species of skunks. They may be found in the following three genera: Conepatus, Mephitis, and Spilogale. Size and Weight: The ...
Professor William Wood of Humboldt State University examined the chemical properties of skunk spray samples. He discovered several new compounds in the skunk spray, including a thiol. A thiol is a type of sulfur-based compound found in garlic and onions.
