Skunks Facts Skunks are primarily nocturnal which are also known as Polecats. Skunk produces strong disgusting smell as they secrete liquid by glands under their large tails. The physical trait of Skunk differs by multiple shapes and colors such as brown, black, cream and grey. Stink Badgers belong to Skunk family of Mephitidae. There are several kinds of Mephitidae which are further categorized in four divisions i.e. Mephitis (Striped Skunk), Conepatus (Hog-nosed Skunk), Mydaus and Spotted (Spilogale.) Read more [...]