Misunderstood
This is a young (pup) Eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putoius). They are a fairly unknown species in the Eastern half of the United States. I study them and other carnivores in Missouri where I was getting my PHD. From 1940-1980 their population numbers throughout their range declined precipitously by 99% (conservative estimate). They are excellent tree climber like gray fox, they do have a smelly scent gland for defense like the better known striped skunk, but they only weight about 2-3 pounds so they are much smaller by half. Curious and highly intelligent, they are actually better mousers than cats. This was an abandoned one that we took in and raised for educational presentations. It’s affectionately called Charley “Squirt” Whiff!
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John Davis
man this has got to be the cutest thing I have ever seen, lol, great shot, love the title, the comp. is perfect as well as the lighting
misschristina95
That little guy is so adorable! :)
Patricia L. Ba...
This has got to be the cutest animal alive.
Zeanana
Yep, I totally agree with John Davis! And I absolutely love how you managed to capture his intelligence and curiousity! Mundy, great picture once again … :D
Zeanana
Yep, I totally agree with John Davis! And I absolutely love how you managed to capture his intelligence and curiousity! Mundy, great picture once again … :D
booboo
Excellent lighting and composition Mundy well done!!
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
I ditto what John said!! Great photograph a fav for sure:-)
Graeme Pettit ...
A beautiful creature, well photographed. You have perfect depth of field for the subject, and the framing by the branch is just wonderful, and adds a lot of texture. An instant favourite.
Deri Dority
Such a cute one!! It looks like a ferret with stripes!
Maria Dryfhout
Cute little stinker! What a face…. what an awesome image!
ECGardner
He is a cutie! You can definitely see from this little guy that they are in the weasel family. It is harder to see that with the striped skunk. Great capture.
daantjedubbled...
wow… and the rest has already been said…
Anita Donohoe
What a beautiful photograph of this adorable little pup!
How lucky you were to be able to take him in. I have heard that baby skunks are as playful as kittens, and this one must have entertained you with a lot of mischief!
Roseann
Awwww, what a cute little face. Nice shot!
Shelley Spille...
Charley is the cutest thing !!!! wonderful capture !
trickyruby
fantastic capture, made me smile so much.
Hiroko
He’s just tooooo cute!!!
NorwegianAngel
He is so cute! This is an excellent photograph!
Torfinn Johann...
Great shot! Excellent colours, details, and DOF.
Nathan Dooley
He’s just to cute.
Great capture.
Naomi Mawson
Awwww! That is too cute… I want one!
Donna Arrowood
This is the most precious thing I have ever seen!
shanghaiwu
so here you are/your work is amazing/thanks for sharing your images
justjulie
what beautiful young pup- those eyes are just magnificent- good job
Julie Langford
This has the WOW factor, the X factor and all other factors as mentioned above. Brilliant.
mick
yeah this is a great image well captured.
AnnieG
You never cease to amaze me. Not only is the detail spot on but the way the little one is framed is fantastic!
Antoine Dagobert
I echo all the comments above me…Excellent!
Helene Kippert
Wonderful shot!
Crokus Label
What a beauty…. and your picture is wonderfully taken… It is a great shot.
Christopher E...
i love the curiosity in it’s eyes, you captured that very very well, awesome focus and detail
KittenGirl
this is one gorgeous critter – those eyes are just to die for – - well done
Cathleen Taraw...
That’s bliming cute.
Melissa Vowell
omg can I keep it
SabreToothFairy
Love the focus and the composition and all that – but let’s face it: it would all be for nothing were it not for those big, wet eyes! :)
RonniLeigh
Yeahhhhhh for Missouri hehehe
The little guy is a cutie I love this picture.
Lacy L.
beautiful creature
Michelle Shoos...
Awesome capture I love your work!!!
berndt2
Awwww!! That’s so cute!
The description is a little more sobering: 99% decline in numbers over forty years….
Tiffany Dryburgh
Oh good lord have you ever seen a cuter face than this!!! I lurrrv this shot!
Heather Loster
skunks really are cute animals!
great shot!
~ Selle
Oh he is cute, isn’t he? I’m glad you rescued him.
Suni Pruett
This little guy is sooooo cute. I dont know how I missed him. Such lovely little creatures…despite their ‘smelly’ reputation. If only people would take the time to understand animals and their nature instead of judging them out of fear…..we would all be a lot better off.
Gary Murison
LOL, what a wonderful expression :) Very nice capture. Great detail and good use of depth of field. Best wishes
Tigeressly
Great capture, looks so cute! :-)
Colin Tobin
Such a beautiful little creature. So innocent and delicate looking. He’s wondering what the heck you’re up to.
Wonderful capture!
Elizabeth Freu...
Hallo lil’ fella…! love the nose focus.
Anne-Marie Bok...
What a cute one Mundy. Great capture
WayoftheWarrior
Never under estimate the small ones, awesome photograph.
Mundy Hackett replied
Thank you Tony, they were so much fun to study for the past 5 years and have become my favorite noncat mamal of all!
Scott Denny
Very timely snap. Great job. What a cutie!
JerryI
I love skunks, what awesome little creatures. Your right Munday, they really don’t deserve their reputation. A calm presentation can get you quite far.
This shot is adorable. I’ve never had the pleasure of being around a little guy like this. Nice framing.
Jennifer Woodward
Very cute, and great shot! :-)
Michael Wolf
Excellent shot! I have an adult who visits on its rounds, but I am keeping my distance!
bestfriends
ahhhhh that’s is so cute
Allison Lane
Awww, he’s very sweet
Asoka
A beautiful shot of a beautiful animal, AND I’ve been educated!
Karin Taylor
too cute!