All about my Skunk

Mostly black and white

Solitary they are both asleep

And awake into the night

Of the family Mephitidae

Eleven species are known today

Virtually no predators in all of the land

For few would dare cross his anal scent gland

Often, when threatened

They hiss, stomp and wield there weapon

Rarely do they resort though

In expending their musk most foul

Intimidation tactics work just fine

Except for on the great horned owl

For he is more fearsome than a raised tail

And, as a bird, knows not smell.