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A widely distributed North American skunk (Mephitis mephitis) characterized by its stout body, black fur with two prominent white stripes running down its back, and its ability to spray a highly offensive, sulfur-based fluid as a defense mechanism.

Usage Example

"While camping in the Appalachian Mountains, we securely packed away our food to avoid attracting a skunk to our site."

Strongest
skunk
Weak
polecat

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