This is my entry to #amazingnature contest hosted by @adalger
Peppy says,
“Let them eat cake, I’m having cinnamon raisin bread.”
Peppy is a little skunk that comes by to visit quite often. He checks the lawn for insects to eat and then checks if any food left for him.
Skunks get a bad rap, for to protect themselves, they will spray a liquid at a predator that smells like rotten egg gas.
Many dogs get sprayed if they chase one and it’s difficult to remove the smell from them. There are commercial products on the market to help get rid of the smell. Although the spray may get in the dog’s eyes, it doesn’t cause any damage.
Where does the skunk spray come from?
Skunks have sacs located in their anus. These sacs contain a foul smelling liquid produced by the glands that line them. Each sac is connected to the outside by a duct that opens just inside the anus.
When the skunk it threatened he can let a spray go from these sacs that will stop a predator in his tracks.
He will turn to face the predator and the spray will shoot up over his back.
I’m not afraid of Peppy spraying me. He recognizes me and knows I’m not out to harm the cute little critter.
This video was taken by me when he came by in the morning to see what food was for him after the birds had their fill.
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Camera: CanonEOS Rebel T6
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They are so very cute and fluffy animals indeed - I wouldn't spray either if I knew I would be getting a nice treat :)
Haha. Peppy knows better than to spray me.
Cool, Peppy came back again and you could record a little movie - that's great, Jo 😊
He is a very nice little guy, but he seems to be very hungry and eats greedily ;)
Peppy really accepts that you are there and is not scared at all ... or he is more hungry than scared 😉
That's an amazing post that suits very well to the Amazing Nature community, Jo, I hope you have a great week.
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Good afternoon Johann. I decided to post this one as I don't know how often Peppy will visit and I will be able to capture him on video again.
The first video I took wasn't as clear but it was a funny one as Peppy started coming up the deck steps towards me and I started shouting for him to stay back.🤣
Thanks so much Johann for your kind comments on Peppy and for the goodies and rehive.🤗
I hope you are having a wonderful day. 😊 It’s staying in the low 20C here today.
Good afternoon Jo,
it was great and cool to view 👍😀
But I think the first video would have been quite a laugh too, although we might have seen only an undefinable blurred black and white thing walking towards the camera, but your scared shouting voice would have been worth it 😁
We had a rainy night but the morning was dry and now we have nice 23 C 🙂
Wish you a wonderful day too Jo 😀
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The other video would have been a good laugh but Peppy was a bit fuzzy on it.😆
How are you doing with the Ls? I’ve got about three so far.
I’m glad your weather is staying nice. It’s about the same here today and staying cool at night.
Have a wonderful Wednesday Johann.😊
Good morning Jo,
the Ls? I'm working on the Os already ;) lol
Seriously, I have six L words and I know I have photos for each, also some new ones. Now I hope I have some time today to prepare my post, but I won't publish it before tomorrow 7pm anyway, so you can take your time 😉
By the way, I didn't find a Lamb 😭
The night was nice and cool and today there's no cloud on the sky and the day might become quite warm.
I wish you a wonderful Wednesday too Jo 🙂
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Haha, I found a lamb but it looks more like a full grown sheep.😁. You are spurring me on to finish my Ls.😉
It’s a cool morning here 15C and going into low 20s later.It was good for sleeping and the air conditioner wasn’t needed.
Have a great afternoon Johann.😊
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Haha, just take your time, dear Jo, and maybe it's not cheating if you say it's an adult lamb 😁
It's about 7pm and we have 26C, but because of a light breeze it feels cooler 😀
I hope you have a nice afternoon too and a cool night, Jo 🙂
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How cute you don't see Skunks coming up to be photographed like that Peppy must really trust you 😊
I like seeing the little Peppy coming around. Now if I had a dog it may be different as the dog would chase the skunk and the skunk would spray him to keep him back.
Lucky you don't have a dog then because the smell will then be all inside your home... yuk 😂
Thanks Pix! Appreciated.
waves at peppy Le Pu :P
Peppy says, "Have a great day Manuel" and he waves his tail.
hope hes not pointing torwardas me Lol wiggles booty back
Good to see Peppy once again this week, I think he likes you and your recipes 😃
Is he a regular visitor?
Thanks @razeiv and for the rehive. Peppy visits quite often.😊
Oh! This is very interesting! You could connect with a skunk called Peppy! The nice fur makes him so cuddly!
I named him Peppy after the cartoon skunk called Pepe Le Pew. He is cuddly looking. 😊
I forgot! I used to have two dogs called Peppy and Pepper when we were kids. I wondered where they had been reincarnated these days! Kind of missing childhood’s pets.
I also had a tiny dog named Pepper. He was a great pet and went missing one Christmas. I searched everywhere for him. I think someone picked him up as a gift for their children, thinking he was a young dog. I just hope he was taken care of.
Oh! No! I think Pepper was definitely stolen! I once saw my friend walking around the roads looking for his small shiatsu! It was stolen by someone on motorbike. I couldn’t believe that fowl act! He was crying inside all while walking and calling for his dog! At least the dog was looked after or sold off to someone else.
I understand how your friend felt @kaminchan. I was so upset not being able to find Pepper. It’s hard not knowing what happened to a beloved pet.
Good think he is a nice one, skunk smell is terrible and last a long time it seems. He certainly was going to town on that bread though.
I think you know firsthand the smell of a skunk,@bashadow. Peppy is a nice little skunk.
Luckily I never had to smell this odor in my life so far ^^ .. Hard to believe that animals so cute as them are capable to defend themselves with such an stinky attack, hehe
I might be the only person you will know who has a fondness for skunks.😁 I’ve smelled their spray in the air many times. If a skunk is killed on the road the smell stays for days.
Sometimes skunks just give off a little of the spray to warm predators to back away or they will get a full stinky blast if they don’t.
Such a beautiful cute looking animal but wow they do give out a terrible smell that turns you of them..haha 😂
Thanks! They are so cute and really mind their own business unless frightened.
They are cute looking and you know i have never seen one in real life only on cartoons that was his name in the cartoons Peppy 😊
Pepe Le pew was a skunk in a cartoon. The skunks have a sweet face. Peppy is quite small and the only defence they have against predators is the spray. Once they use it, it takes a few days before they can spray again.
That's right use to love his cartoons he was a real ladies man..lol 😂
Cute little guy Jo who is very clever coming in your yard for food. I am thinking that skunk's spray must have quite a force when it goes from the back to the front. It was a good idea to position yourself on his side though just in case he gets spooked. Thanks for the video clip, quite an experience for an Australian to see a little skunk up close.
Thanks Angie. I’m happy to show you little Peppy. He came by again last evening and I gave him some cat food.
It’s quite a spray when the skunk lets go.😀 A skunk is pretty defenceless against predators except for the foul smelling spray. Once he sprays he has no protection until it builds up again in his anus sacs.
Peppy is super adorable! Did you know some people have the skunk's sacs removed and keep them as pets? Supposedly they are friendly.
I too enjoy all of the wild creatures that live around my house and befriend them regularly!
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Nina, I’ve heard a skunk makes a great pet. They are not aggressive and once the sacs are removed you don’t have to worry about them spraying. I wouldn’t want to do that to Peppy because, if he didn’t work out as a pet, his only defence in the wild is the ability to spray a foul smelling liquid at a predator.
I’m happy you enjoy the wild creatures too.
Have a great weekend @ninahaskin.❤️
They are awfully cute but very stinky lol.
Now, now @sketch.and.jam, Peppy doesn’t stink.😀 He has not let off any spray yet. He’s not afraid of me and there are no dogs to chase him and cause him to spray. I find the little critter fastenating .
You just need to keep bribing him with bread to keep him from becoming a stink bomb.
👍. He seems quite satisfied with having a snack and really likes the dry cat food and bread sprayed with sunflower oil.
The skunk near the school by me raids the concession stand trash for donuts. He's pretty tame as well.
That is hilarious! Maybe he’d enjoy a coffee too.😁
Hah probably, the little critter is well fed.
Entertaining to see who tame this skunk is and enjoy seeing him eating quietly not worried with you being there Jo.
We don't have skunks over here so this made interesting bit of learning about size and lovely GT stripes down the sides and one clear marking on the face.
I’m glad you enjoyed seeing little Peppy Joan. Many people dislike skunks because they can spray but they are not aggressive and will stamp their feet first to warn predators to back off.
It is interesting how different animals are in other parts of the world.❤️
Being online there are two animals I realize not everyone loves, or loves to hate, the racoon with gorgeous mask, and the skunk with GT stripes, I find both super cute in their oddities.
So true Joan. The little critters are just trying to stay alive. The raccoons can be mischievous and will even manage to survive in cities by raiding garbage cans and that gets everyone irate. The poor little skunk is dreaded as people are afraid of being sprayed.
Have a lovely Sunday .
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BEER.Awe..Peppy is so cute!! I really enjoyed the video too! 😊 💕
Thanks Dee. It was fun doing Peppy’s video. I’m happy you liked it. 💞