The rest of the tail is a mixture of black and white ... Dens may have one to several openings to the surface, each about 20 cm (8 in) in diameter, and may extend underground for distances up to 15 m ...

Foul odors in the Michigan spring air could signal skunks nearby as the critters pair up ... tail high. This is a signal to give them some space. Should you accidentally startle a skunk, slowly ...