SKUNK inside the skatepark bowl?!

[@benholmes9680]

I love how the skunk understood what was going on after a bit and went along with the rescue

[@Kanu03]

i think the dude gained his trust with the water... so cute 🥺

[@DefilerWyrm]

Skunks are pretty smart, so it's not too surprising! Really cool to see in action

[@VladmirPoopN]

​@@DefilerWyrm It pains me how many people think animals are brainless idiots; like they just run on autopilot. Ofc the skunk is going to pay attention to wtf is going on being stuck; especially to this human that managed to get in and out.

[@ape_aids209]

@@VladmirPoopNdudes never met my dog 🐕

[@thatsjustmylife]

such smart creatures

[@katieharpold689]

Offering a drink of water is a universal sign of peace. Love seeing an animal learn to trust a *safe* human.

[@blueseptember2174]

Water test. No rabies. Win win.

[@Dual2212]

Unless it's poisoned

[@ebreshea]

by universal I assume you don't mean among the animal kingdom as well. Humans are the only species who can carry around water and offer it to someone else.

[@Corgi_fax]

Well humans can only give or offer water like this. But yeah sometimes in nature predators and preys will be drinking waters together like it's a safezone or some sh

[@angielala9453]

Too bad humans can’t even trust humans. And not saying this guy but a lot of animal rescues are because that human put those animals it that new or drain or fence. But idk anyone who’d mess with a skunk that much for a like 😂😂😂

[@travispeterson5359]

Skunk decided u passed the vibe check.

[@odatestachofisial]

😂😂😂

[@AndrewSmith-yq9gc]

2k likes and 1 comment ? Time to change that 🙏🙌

[@amandas2541]

That is one of the prettiest skunks I've ever seen.

[@neji_rip4302]

I think it was a female skunk with that pattern.... there other species of skunk not in the usa with a similar pattern as well so idk what that is specifically

[@crimzonchyld5282]

Literally just called a spotted skunk. I used to have a book with every animal and fish ever known in the world. Never thought I'd actually see a spotted skunk though.

[@jamescorfield534]

Right super cool lookin

[@Kem1calHoon]

bro that skunk is going to have the best dad lore

[@arceus793]

Needs to be pinned

[@LivingDeadBabyDoll]

What’s dad lore? (Edit: OKAY Y’ALL! I’VE ALREADY RECEIVED A TON OF THE SAME ANSWERS, DO NOT NEED MORE! Why don’t people read anymore?!)

[@flamezppp2]

​@@LivingDeadBabyDoll uhhh... Those random stories dads tell from their past to thwir children i guess- not sure either

[@ultra5288]

"I WAS STUCK IN THIS GIANT CANYON AND THIS GIANT SAVED ME"

[@ultra5288]

@@NoWinSm who are you bro 😭

[@blondcub82]

It’s amazing to see the moment that the skunk realized you weren’t attacking it and that it had an opportunity to cooperate with you. The entire attitude of the animal changed. You did a good job projecting your intentions and helping that animal.

[@Wazoo3D]

True..

[@murdermonkey_lol]

​@@Wazoo3D insane pfp

[@icaropratti9527]

It warmth my heart in a time we are so much in need of hope.

[@khamjaninja.]

Skunks are basically the most chill animal. They are not worried about anyone attacking them. They know they're packing a chemical weapon and that no one is gonna mess with them. They are just super-relaxed about anything. They will trundle in and steal food from wolves, even cougars.

[@user-lu2mq4bw3i]

What you said!😂 Exactly. Amazing.

[@MsLoveCentral]

Whitney's voice "And I..." AND CUT - killed me hahahaha

[@marleywash7505]

Same 😂😂😂

[@jojannekekosterman445]

Same😂😂😂😂

[@aliceboyblue]

This was the best part

[@AutumnSkies18]

Same 💯 🤣🤣

[@NoW_Is_TimE]

Im not alone Im still recovering and lol'd

[@SaveTheInsects_Team]

Wow, an eastern spotted skunk! Those are actually kind of rare. Super cool! Great job.

[@aliyahstinard3038]

I find it so fascinating that animals can know that you're trying to help rather than try to grab them with your giant tripod "claws". Really cool video.

[@gabeross515]

Skunks are incredibly smart and friendly! Such helpless animals (especially near civilization) learn that bigger animals can help sometimes. He probably gained trust because of the offer of water as well as poor visibility of the guys size. Probably realized the giant tripod claw was the only possible way out. Such lovely animals

[@johnnyringer]

The water let him know I was there to help 🤝

[@micklarsson117]

​@@gabeross515100th like

[@group555_]

There is a general rule animals keep to. "I should have been attacked, I should be hurt or dead, I am not, you are not a danger right now I better save my energy"

[@bb-fi9tq]

​@@group555_you say that like humans aren't animals 😂

[@sethowen2839]

The skunk falling and the "and I" was absolutely priceless had me dead 💀💀

[@baylady211]

Thank you! I didn't think I'd have to scroll so far for this comment... and then when I find it only 4 likes?! Best part of the whole vid for sure

[@highpeacetess]

💯😂🤣🤣🤌

[@stevenlillo2617]

Laughing my ass off 🤣

[@Scott-de9gt]

I was like "Nooooo" also, before he even said it. Lol.

[@burtan2000]

When he fell, I yelled NOOOOOO!!! Like Luke when he learned about his dad. Or like the skunk was Mufassa falling to his death. I yelled so loudly I woke up my neighbor. Sorry Terry and/or London

[@lottecatewilson1072]

I love the way this guy lifted up his tail and he was like “oH yOu BeTtEr NoT”

[@mariom-1172]

I'm sure plenty of people seen the skunk trapped and decided not to help, the fact that you took your time and effort to save a skunk says a lot about you bro, you're awesome

[@LoddyDah]

Ya i was just thinking anyone else would've just ignored it. Or called animal control. And they can just make things worse sometimes. 😩

[@dorianmacintyre480]

That’s the most gorgeous skunk I’ve ever seen

[@Elvishswimmer]

Yes! I've never seen them with spots before!

[@ninethirtynine]

@@Elvishswimmerit’s a western spotted skunk, i believe!

[@alexking353]

That was my first thought. Wow I've never seen such a beautiful skunk

[@WhoisBoogieSuave]

Impressive

[@kaylieesquivel4574]

​@@ninethirtyninethank you!!

[@theamazingcj2748]

I think it's so cool that once he saw the water he realized you were trying to help him. Skunks are surprisingly smart.

[@NathanielDailey]

Tbh all animals are really smart, they are aware just like us humans.

[@oncezek]

this goes for any animal too which still surprises me

[@ishnenigans]

​@@NathanielDaileyreally honest here some animals aren't that smart and are just based off instinct like shrimp

[@OneBrainCellDog]

Nah, there little bastards, i got fucking BITTEN by one when i was 5, heres the funny part 1. Im uk 2. It was some dudes PET 3. I WAS BIT BY A DAMN SKUNK

[@chasing_chickens1588]

@@ishnenigansSame way with some humans…

[@Arthur-kq7qr]

This little bit of kindness made my day. Your a good man.

[@NOxSPLOOSHxPLANE]

Honestly skunks make some of the greatest pets ever

[@Whos_Candace]

Old people: "Man it smells like skunk those dang skaters must be blazin up again!" Skunk: "Oh my bad bro>"

[@alfredotherescuetuxedocat83]

😂😂

[@Deff-lm7ex]

You wanna smoke a bowl hahaha

[@joelvarelajr6495]

Homie let's go half on a sack.

[@dar3algam3r52]

If only we actually could smoke together for real

[@johnnyringer]

Yoo 😂😂

[@British_pvp12]

I love how the skunk trusted you enough to help him out😂

[@nedakgaming9090]

It’s crazy in dire situations how many creatures slowly understand you’re trying to help

[@lucascarr-og3ku]

The fact that so many animals deliberately seek out human help is so crazy to me. Ofc here the skunk didn’t ask for help, but it eventually understood that the human was the only way out

[@DevonteBowen]

@@nedakgaming9090this is exactly what I was thinking they know when it’s help

[@prestonpowers7376]

I was going to but the edit made me not

[@aerenae]

Some animals are really intelligent. They may not be able to pass a mirror test, but they can still do some pretty interesting stuff

[@AdrianMartinez-sl5vb]

Bless you brother most wouldn't even have bothered to help the poor skunky out may you find much love and success in life

[@mybestlifeoutdoors7077]

Cool spotted skunk, its amazing the instincts of animals when humans offer help

[@Briguysgrow]

That was so cool when the skunk realized to hold on to save himself.

[@Cryptic_Diamond]

You could tell it definitely knew what was going on after the first fall back down

[@malakaijudah]

that was one determined skunk, lil guy really said "hold up lets try it again"

[@Shield954]

Or herself*

[@judalioness]

​@@Shield954 There's always 1 of you in the comments 🙄 I'm sure it didn't care WHAT it was called, it just wanted to survive

[@dat_dudedustin1823]

Huge w, that skunk understood the assignment surprisingly fast

[@kylesteen7205]

They are in the same family as badgers and wolverines. Gustafo the honey badger is notorious for escaping his zoo enclosures (u can watch on youtube) they are really clever about using tools

[@CloudHeady]

👏👏👏

[@jd2161]

It's a short... this could have taken hours... youtube isn't real time bro...

[@wandajaximov4527]

Considering the shadows in the pool didnt shift once its safe to assume this was done with 15 min max ​@@jd2161

[@j-schnab6338]

​@@jd2161😂

[@lrw6789]

He walked off like, "yeah you better save me hooman. That's your job."

[@johnascialpi5247]

The skunk was so cute , you know skunks can be scented and make great pets 😅 they’re chill

[@AuraKitsu]

Thank you for being kind to that little skunk.

[@shauryamukherjee8273]

Do you know it?

[@danossdey]

@@shauryamukherjee8273you don’t know it?

[@_Travey]

@@shauryamukherjee8273everybody knows him duh

[@brandondim1501]

@@danossdeyhe doesn’t clearly that’s too bad

[@wigglytuffgaming]

Yah this world is doomed

[@DemonslayerGiyu-lq3zu]

When he so close the skunk just said bye-bye I’m gonna go back!

[@kimshuler7272]

Thank you for saving the little guy! You’ve earned a star for your crown in heaven! 👑⭐️

[@jocelynprior1874]

It's such a wholesome moment when a wild animal realizes you're not trying to hurt it and goes along with what you saving them Edited for wording

[@Undisclosed_FireDragon]

I was thinking the same thing

[@fei-hungwong9034]

I just hope it wasn't staged

[@JamesBaker-jj9lw]

@@fei-hungwong9034if it was there would be more vids on his channel lol

[@krisb933]

@@fei-hungwong9034like as in he put the skunk there himself or the skunk is a paid actor?? because I think either is quite a long shot 😂

[@Edwxrd69]

what it needs*

[@KimchiSpringRoll]

Bro that’s amazing, I think skunk lowkey realized bro's trying to save life.

[@heathmac2001]

Oh for sure! He was happy!

[@perenpuree]

Bro yeah bro, lowkey

[@18alex]

@@perenpuree Bro yeah bro, highkey

[@freethinker3083]

⁠​⁠@@18alexBro yea bro, midkey

[@mitzmez]

@@18alex bro frfr bro lowkey on g

[@FlaCKoElRey]

The “aaaand I” part had me dead😅😂

[@diannahenshaw5156]

That is the prettiest skunk I’ve ever seen!

[@NatalieHarrisonLim]

That skunk definitely realized you were trynna help it. Very cool!

[@samsnellman3789]

this video perfectly shows that all animals have good inside them

[@roquecrafter]

You're welcome for 1k comments ahahah (I was the 1000th)

[@identifiesas65.wheresmyche95]

​@@samsnellman3789 i see your point with the guy but whatabout the skunk? How did it show it was good?

[@samsnellman3789]

@@identifiesas65.wheresmyche95 it could see that he was helping it so it didnt spray him or try to bite him

[@identifiesas65.wheresmyche95]

@@samsnellman3789 I see, so am I also a good person because I dont try to harm others? Thank god! The bar has been dropped low enough that I am well above it!

[@humorinpolitics56]

Helping any animal is a sign of a good heart. Helping a skunk goes even further.

[@toonmkr]

Just for the views

[@dignelberrt]

Then why didn't he just do it instead preparing to make it into a video first

[@Ulvorskets]

​@@toonmkr If i can share this wholesome moment for the world to enjoy it too, why not?

[@glendarjj3991]

He's not causing any harm and spreading wholesomeness. He's doing a lot better than most content creators.

[@ArthurB26]

Yea I love animals but I'd be reluctant to help a skunk 😂

[@ellexusse]

That’s the cutest skunk I’ve ever seen

[@YosslinGuzman]

The "Oh YoU bEtTeR nOt" got me 😂

[@AzuMazu_]

giving him water was the play here, thank you for saving the skunk and being smart with it

[@lurkhive3352]

Yep. Good instincts. Water. Befriend. Kept calm. Half of them have rabies too. Good job.

[@murdoc296]

​@@lurkhive3352Because of the hydrophobia symptom of rabies?

[@mike852001]

Because animals with rabies can attack if you don’t keep calm

[@cbzeej]

Helped the skunk. Wasn’t smart. If they were, they’d put the camera down and help the skunk

[@spanzotab]

@@cbzeej he helped the skunk while filming, win win

[@Whatlander]

I love watching the skunk not only realize you were helping with the water, but also figure out what you were trying to do, repeatedly grabbing on to this large metal object being pushed at them, even after falling off. You straight up made a friend that day.

[@TheKep]

Did you just respect a skunks unknown pronouns by saying “they” lmfao

[@AZDfox]

​@@TheKepthat's, literally basic English

[@jeremybottoms7619]

​@TheKep that's basically English if your talking about litteraly any animal or human with out knowing who thwy are like at all you use they/them cause what else are you suposed to say

[@joenoodle6914]

​@@TheKep idiot

[@dyno8man]

​@@jeremybottoms7619This. This is what I've been saying since forever. But nobody's ever having it.

[@NickolaiPetrovitch]

Awwww poor little guy, skunks are so cute. Glad a kind soul found him first and helped him out .

[@JaneJones-uh5le]

Dude, that was SO brave!!

[@mackenziewoloschuk7375]

I like how the little guy began to trust him enough to accept help when he got water. That was the moment that helped the skunk realize that the human was there to help him.

[@TannyWanny]

theyre basically blind. it was just confused the whole time lol

[@TheTubejunky]

It's called survival instinct. Don't think they can build a space ship now.

[@Ostekat]

@@TheTubejunky Oh sick, you build a spaceship? :O

[@degenerateshorts5214]

It took awhile for the skunk to trust the man after the man places the skunk there in the first place

[@Jay-ft3xh]

@@TheTubejunky thats a janky thought train you riding on

[@albarky]

“OH U BETTER NOT 😡” I can’t 😭

[@shamf9672]

😂😂😂

[@scientistmilorad9735]

You can't what? 💀

[@kinchsky2770]

@@scientistmilorad9735 it mean the skunk is gonna fart worse then fart it smells

[@scientistmilorad9735]

@@kinchsky2770 yeah but what is the action that bro can't do? ☠️

[@user-px4sm8eg1k]

explain why you can't

[@VictoV7]

Skunk instantly gained the skater’s respect since he dropped in without a board✊🦨

[@masteryoda4296]

I love how the skunk understood the mission and just went with what you're doing

[@Whispered.Spells]

That part!!

[@user-us9bx9nr7y]

Yo I just saw this comment get 1k likes

[@monicarose9552]

SAME

[@Felixsleftbigtoenail]

Skunks are smarter than one would expect

[@nirodim4895]

it just saw a rod and grabbed it, it did not "understand" any of the guy's actions

[@Dr.totallyahuman]

The little run at the end was so cute,i love animals

[@paduwan10]

same

[@vadepierce4542]

Me too 😊

[@megumiramos7919]

They're sometimes very wholesome too!

[@poggersdude1067]

the world needs more people like you.

[@thevoiceovercloset945]

I was so invested in this. Thanks for helping the little guy!

[@RaccoonKat27]

Spotted skunks are actually one of the most unique skunks in behavior, they’re personalities are more like weasels than skunks, so they tend to be more “confident”

[@melissamarini1491]

I never knew spotted skunks were a thing!

[@Bushkaboo]

That's the prettiest Skunk ever. Such a lovely pattern.

[@heather6398]

Spotted skunks are endangered; thank you for helping the skunk! Kind of curious what state this was in?

[@JomarGreenley-fh3gt]

Wow I'm 32 yrs old never knew this thank I got to get into more of my nature side

[@That_Guy_Says_Hi]

Thank you for the info!

[@oliverohr8844]

Thanks for saving him Im a girl

[@Moncheri817]

What is?

[@slomon3354]

He means thanks

[@DadiszFekete]

I thinks he meant thoughts​@@slomon3354

[@gabeross515]

He definitely meant thinks​@@slomon3354

[@Kenfenit]

He meant potato

[@PennyKemp1980]

You are such a hero. I was really rooting for you. 😊

[@Betelegeusebabez]

Probably the most gorgeous spackled skunk ive ever seen! I have an almost fully white one living near my home she has babies every year under neighbors shed and she is just beautiful.

[@kingchicken306]

Bro was just trying to skate Fr🦨🛹

[@Colorblind-_samurai-_-]

He got to the bowl and realized 🦨: OH shit! I forgot my board”

[@ds33z10]

He was like i forgot my board? No biggie..... oh

[@user-np6op7jr4u]

-sees man- YOU STOLE MY BOARD Tries to spray him-

[@connorbrum5819]

Honestly a lot of people don’t know this but skunks are very smart. Once it figured out he wasn’t trying to hurt it, it knew to not spray at him. Very smart creatures.

[@Mind_of_a_Very_Strange_Man]

Yup. They're basically just a different kind of cat/possum hybrid and they are cool as fuck. My aunt has rehabbed I think 4 at this point and I have a friend who has one as a pet. With the glands removed obviously for pet purposed. Awesome animals though for sure.

[@thenexus7343]

It could tell that he was tryinng to help the water probably helped calm him

[@thomasallen3492]

My grandma used to have one she rescued it had its stink gland thingy removed tho so it couldn’t spray in the house no more lmao 😂

[@ChinStrapOfFat]

The offering of water really helped build that trust too

[@flolfiest]

Skunks with their glands removed make amazing pets

[@justinshove4491]

And I ....... (Silentce) Noooo. Had me dying😂

[@SiodogRehane]

The way the animal started to understand shows they do have real intelligence

[@lissaw4]

We've known skunks are incredibly intelligent... for many decades lol

[@crayte]

did it take u till this video to realize animals have intelligence

[@andromedaspark2241]

​@@craytearen't they more pointing out that fact for those people who still think animals don't have emotions and thoughts of their own?

[@BlackHawkNL]

Unfortunately some people still don't get it...😢

[@BloodyMindset]

We are litterally dumber then them 😂 they dont pay any taxes

[@melody3741]

I love it when animals realize that you are helping them. Its just such an interesting type of socialization across species that never evolved to communicate with each other, but managed to find a common ground anyway

[@lexciaeisenhardt8863]

well said

[@dirtdiv3r]

There might be a reason only one species out of millions 'evolved' to have complex language. But keep believing your fairy tales.

[@Vucero]

@@dirtdiv3rDolphins? Dogs? Whales? To say only humans evolved communication skills is absolutely fundamentally wrong. Is a mating call not advanced communication? I know you personally can’t just holler UGHHH in public and immediately have a willing female ready to get it on 😂😂 seriously have some respect for the things that inhabit this earth since you’re so “intelligent” We are highly intelligent social species but you would die fighting many animals without the aid of weaponry. You would die if you were in a jungle or a desert. We’re special but not gods amongst all beings.

[@pushog5781]

@@dirtdiv3rwhat are you insinuating

[@dirtdiv3r]

@@pushog5781 i'm not insinuating anything, i'm expressly telling you your beliefs are illogical and superstitious

[@DigitalNeb]

You are a very nice person. Thank you for helping the little guy.

[@TheSTLguy357]

That skunk be chilling

[@sarahrankin4682]

Anyone else think that skunk was one of the prettiest skunks they've seen?!?!! That was the most adorable rescue I've seen

[@user-ut7wz7mh2r]

It's a spotted skunk (spilogale putorius)

[@quirkya909]

Spotted skunks are my fav! Their personalities are priceless. My friend has a spotted skunk & a white skunk with a black stripe. Her white one tho funny has a lazy personality & the spotted skunk spends her days annoying him. 😅 She has several stripped skunks She runs a skunk sanctuary for skunks people had as pets and no longer wants.

[@MrSur512]

Are you AI?? ​@@quirkya909

[@flyingorange2482]

​@@quirkya909 Genuine question, how do you gwt a pet skunk without It releasing the smell?

[@dagmarfrerking2235]

​@@flyingorange2482They have the glands removed.

[@samael978]

That skunk has a GORGEOUS fur pattern

[@breezepayne1725]

Right?! That was the most beautiful skunk I have ever seen!! It makes me wonder if he aas a pet?

[@houndgirl7365]

​@breezepayne1725 different areas have different species of skunks. Those different species can have natural pattern variations. I will say some states skunks can be pets. Wish all states were like that saying skunks are everywhere, but alas that is not the case maybe one day though.

[@raptorwhisper]

I believe this is a spotted skunk. There so pretty and cute

[@lxDastanxl]

​@@breezepayne1725 there is some people that have them as a pet and they are just as smart as a fox so they won't spray anyone if you train them well

[@vail2367]

Go touch it

[@clutchak2919]

You’re a hero man congratulations

[@EfficientJava]

good humans like you make this world feel bright

[@klyxx8990]

Thanks man, for helping the skunk and being gentle. He trusted you!

[@Elizabeth-xo9sn]

He was a pretty boy!

[@BaileysMariner]

Love how Skunk walked away casually without running. It's like hes saying...i ain't gonna spray you homes; I could...but I wont, cos you're alright.

[@SuperChaos002]

😂

[@NedFlanders276]

That was awesome man, proud of the efforts

[@michaelhodges250]

Lowkey the cutest coloring on a skunk

[@friendlyhippie69]

The skunk understood the assignment. Too funny! You're awesome, bro!

[@synchronicity1470]

ik, it's great the way bro kept patient and kept trying!! Wonderful sign of character!

[@friendlyhippie69]

@@synchronicity1470 Ikr! He was definitely determined. Great video!

[@-touya_todoroki]

Skunks usually only sprays when scared, when you dropped in you scared him, once he realized you were trying to help he stopped being scared and was willing to accept your help. The first few falls were probably just him testing what you were actually doing as he was still unsure of you.

[@kaikulture8691]

No shit

[@banditpit9396]

The first few falls could as well have been the fact the skunk was exhausted from the heat and dehydrated. But yeah, the rest checks out.

[@illkissyourightnow]

we got a skunk whisperer here

[@NmD_3]

@@kaikulture8691yo momma don’t even let you cuss ina house. Relax little one

[@SMK-BLK]

​@@NmD_3facts 😂😂

[@danheald935]

This is legendary heroism and animal teamwork

[@lidiapojar1506]

the little slide down when he couldn’t properly grab the tripod killed me 🥺 such cute little creatures

[@jenni8982]

That is the prettiest skunk I've ever seen.

[@mswolfy811]

It's a spotted skunk! They're not as common of sights but they're absolutely gorgeous!

[@jaysonlee4394]

Pole Cat

[@Appaddict01]

For real.

[@mike852001]

Apparently you can find them from south east Canada to coasts rica after a quick ask of Siri

[@HotMonkeyDik]

Skunks are awsome, they eat small pest rodents and bugs

[@kirbykidd6964]

Spotted skunks are pretty rare from what I’ve heard!! Thank you for saving the lil buddy!!!

[@gensimonster5274]

I've never seen one before- so lovely.

[@ziggysohana]

Reminds of one mongoose

[@ZeroFcksGven]

Yes they are endangered

[@rinraiden7025]

​@@ZeroFcksGventhere are 4 species of spotted skunk and none of them are endangered. Eastern spotted skunk ane pygmy spotted skunk are vulnerable which means they are close to being endangered if we dont so anything to help, but they currently are not endangered

[@skeletorbeing]

Lol I didnt believe it was a skunk at first we have alot of them where I live and have never seen one like that

[@johnwilkerson9804]

That had to be the cutest coloring ive ever seen on a skunk

[@FrankTrouble]

The Skunk is obviously his spirit animal.

[@user-bo1yp8fq9p]

Skunk in the first half: you wanna throw hands? Skunk in the second half: we chillin

[@temperingtantrum]

OMG, that skunk is totally punk rock. Gorgeous fur!

[@pyroproductions8237]

Punk rock? Bruh what?

[@LivingDeadBabyDoll]

Hell yeah, punk skunk 🤘🏼😆

[@Radioactive_Rodent]

I will never refer to this creature as anything but a punk skunk

[@keyeah0]

Bruh watcha mean by that

[@ninethirtynine]

It’s a spotted skunk!

[@cptsparklfingerz9210]

That tripod saved a life. Hats off and much respect, even if it is a skunk, it’s still a life

[@iamqueenal]

That’s the prettiest skunk I’ve ever seen

[@Chrissmth]

Animals recognize when we help. Especially smart ones

[@lydiahenson2133]

this is so wholesome… and I CANT BELIEVE he was smart enough to grab on dude

[@shrub8644]

he didn't wanna stay there, they're not stupid

[@KeshKe]

​@@shrub8644i cant imagine a cat would do that

[@shrub8644]

@@KeshKe cats paws are less hand-like

[@teassa3820]

@@KeshKea cat would try, cats are very intelligent. If they trusted the human and knew their intentions they absolutely would.

[@StoneThaProfit]

A cat could prob get out on its own tho no , ?

[@Dadnoobian]

The markings on him/ her are amazing.. just beautiful

[@sammie_playzzz]

"Oh you better not!" Was so funny 😂

[@SaturnLove372]

“OH yoU bEtTeR NoT!” Got me laughing for some reason😂😂😂

[@juanmendoza1383]

Because the skunk was about to spray him with his defensive mechanism with a skink that is I think almost impossible to get rid of

[@hellomynameisname4270]

The distinction between compassion and aggression is a universal language

[@francesscat2783]

The markings on that skunk is beautiful!

[@jeffmartineau8479]

That was wholesome AF nice work

[@originalkitten]

Fun fact: skunks hate the smell of their spray too and will only use it in extreme circumstances. I’ve sat and cuddled a fully intact skunk for two hours at a wildlife show!

[@ArsonistArborist]

That’s cool. My mother had a pet skunk, but it wasn’t intact

[@bleachigo990]

Fully intact?

[@coquigirl0789]

@@bleachigo990fully intact means that it still has its skunk glands or sacs , so they can spray you. Typically pet skunks have it removed so you don’t get sprayed

[@bleachigo990]

@@coquigirl0789 ok I picked that part up, Its just “fully intact”is a very weird wording in my opinion. My mind goes to weird places. 🤷‍♂️ usually I see that wording when people talk about archeological discoveries or something. Not saying it’s incorrect. Just strange.

[@lewisclements6290]

​@bleachigo990 My mind went "Instead of half of one?"

[@v_lh109]

Lol😂😂😂 the way that skunk lifted his tail and started backing up real quick...was too cute!! He's like, you better not buddy!!!

[@SoHowYouDoin]

lol. The skunk only wanted some stink Deck.😆 🤣 😂

[@cheriboberry1808]

He was holding on for dear life, bless that lil guy he knew exactly wut was happening lol

[@64maxpower]

Good man. I love humans with hearts like yours

[@pizzanut180]

Not me screaming "NOOOOO" when he lost its grip

[@bleepbloop404]

Same!! I woke up my cat & she left the room. She cant stand how dramatic i am lmao

[@christdolphin69]

are you an afro american female?

[@russon1999]

Animals are way smarter than we realize. That skunk quickly understood the assignment. Loved seeing him figure out how to grab onto the tripod and climb out. 😅

[@samanthahedges3218]

I thought it was a badger ...

[@kennyferrick1240]

​@@samanthahedges3218spotted skunk!

[@jaeshasway]

There’s another one where they help a mountain lion trapped in a ravine. It was epic.

[@OutcastSpartan]

@@samanthahedges3218 No it's a rare black and white squirrel.

[@moondewan]

​@@samanthahedges3218badger's tail are very small compared to their body

[@Mali-kw3mm]

Skunks are actually so smart and nice, my friend has one as a pet.

[@LoddyDah]

I'm actually kind of stunned the skunk was so quick to get the resue attempt and not just run away. He was over trying to rescue himself. 😆

[@leadguitaristofsomething]

"this strange creature just materialized water. i should probably trust him"

[@Megan-1014]

😄😄 Best comment!!

[@kodiakwolf2964]

OH MY GOD THATS A SPOTTED SKUNK!!! DUDE YOU JUST SAVED A HIGHLY ENDANGERED ANIMAL!!! I’m a wildlife rehabber in 26 years of rehabbing I have only ever seen 2 in my entire life. From the bottom of my heart thank you so much you’re protecting a specie from doom. These lil guys do a hand stand when threatened which means throughout this interaction he was never fully afraid of you. (Edit) stop telling me what it is and what it is not. I am a professional with a college degree a DOCTORATE in EXOTIC VETERINARY MEDICINE. For fucks sake. Google will show you a marbled polecat if you google spotted polecat it just will because they’re similar specie and it’s google. I assure you my education field experience make me more qualified than a google search. I know what a fuggen spotted polecat is I may be slow but I’m not that stupid. Thank you have a nice day.

[@downside_]

Holy shit that so cool! That makes me love this video even more🥺

[@neophyte_tpk]

Deserves a pin ngl

[@ana.cats.]

eastern spotted skunks, spilogale putoris are endangered but the similar species of western spotted skunk are doing fine. either way it was good to save little guy!!

[@Cesarlmao]

dude did you just tell someone who does this for a living and probably has a degree in this stuff that theyre wrong ​@@ana.cats.

[@Bynx08]

Pin this comment! This is so cool

[@sandielindemeyer9341]

I love you for helping him. You’re a good man!!!

[@ivanhall6482]

The way I screamed then historically laughed when Whitney started playing 😂

[@BOSTON-CRACKHA]

Animals can tell when you are a threat or not. He clearly understands you wanted to help him and not hurt him. That’s amazing man

[@Kreegam]

no they dont 😭 animals constantly lash out and act defensively theyre wild animals dawg he got lucky he went home smelling normal 😂

[@GoingSwimmingly]

EHHH Debatable, at minimum.. Maybe if it’s a smarter animal, but at the end of the day you’re a giant unpredictable predator to them too To you the worst outcome is getting bit, to them they assume you’re gonna eat em

[@sk33zy_x]

ur right

[@autism_wizzord]

​@@Kreegamwhat are you yammering about he's not fully correct but he basically gets it

[@ShY_6593]

​@@Kreegam You can pick up a wild snake, have it get used to you within seconds sometimes and they chill out. Let you hold them.

[@user-wf4zl9sx4c]

Humans being patient enough to allow a wild animal to build the trust to accept help is the best thing. He’s about to go tell his skunk friends a story no one will ever believe

[@1nonly.em.thegem]

Thank you for your kindness. It knows what you were trying to do ☺️