Nature

Is That Skunk?

Season 27 Episode 6 | 53m 23s | WETA Passport

Researchers track skunks day and night across the U.S., uncovering how they hunt, forage, mate and raise their babies.

Aired: 01/24/09 | Expires: 12/31/25 | Rating: TV-PG

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• Is That Skunk? - Preview

  Preview: S27 Ep6 | 30s

• Is That Skunk? - Preview

  Preview: S27 Ep6 | 30s

• Skunk Spray Chemistry

  Clip: S27 Ep6 | 1m 24s

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