Striped body waddles ... Lifted tail sprays ... Meet the skunk! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these forest mammals. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animals' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Ho-Chunk Indian myth about the skunk adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.