Answer 1:
They are omnivorous weasels, so they will eat
garbage, any outdoor food, etc. They also have a
noxious chemical they can spray when irritated
that is unpleasant (although I don't think toxic)
to humans. Skunks are intelligent enough to
avoid getting hit by cars usually, but not always,
so they sometimes die by being run over. I'm sure
other accidents kill them,too. I don't know what
limits their population. |