Mephitidae
Mephitidae is a family of mammals commonly known as skunks, stink badgers, and stinkhorns. These animals are native to the Americas, ranging from Canada to South America. Mephitids are characterized by their black and white coloration, which serves as a warning to predators, and their ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid from glands near their anus as a defense mechanism. This spray can be accurately directed and is potent enough to deter most attackers.
The family Mephitidae includes several genera and species, each with variations in size, diet, and habitat.
Their distinctive musk has historically made them a nuisance to humans, but it is also the source