I send this url to lfs-chat, but I'm quite proud of it so I'm sending it here too: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/~robert/skunks/
These are some photos of skunks I photographed in the last 8 days. I took about 200 photo's, but many of them turned out poorly because it was dark. I developed a few rules for skunk observation and photography: #1 - Never touch a skunk. They generally do not come in contact with other skunks or animals, and if you touch it then it will flip out. Skunks are the largest carrier of rabies, and have teeth like a cat. Touching a skunk can result in not only being sprayed, but a rabies infection too, and a bacteria infection from the bite. #2 - Move slowly. Skunks have very poor vision. Try to move when the skunk is looking in another direction. #3 - If a skunk looks you in the eye, they realized how large you are. Your observations are done with this skunk because they see you as a predator now. Take one or two steps backwards away from the skunk, then stay still. They should run away on their own, do not pursue them. The majority of skunks are docile. You can get to within an inch of them if you do it slowly, and help the skunk realize you're not trying to eat them. #4 - Never lose situational awareness. Skunks tend to be in the same area, where they can find food. Skunks hate eachother, and will face off if they see eachother to claim territory. Before walking backwards, look behind you. Once per minute look around for other skunks, or other animals, which can aggravate your skunk. If you see another animal, give yourself some room from your skunk (about 2-3 meters/yards). #5 - Skunks are slow. If you didn't surprise the skunk, then they will give you warning before they spray you... they will raise their tail, then turn so their rear-end is facing you, before spraying. This gives you a good 2-3 seconds to retreat. Other than that, I love this hobby. I feel like the crocodile hunter. robert
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