Squiggles the Skunk vs an Opossum or 3 A M Mayhem at BWHQ

[@prolly2stoned420]

Lmao the opossum is like “keep pointing that stink eye at me and I’ll bite it”

[@kirajoehall3289]

I love how the opossum just stands his ground against that skunk. When we are sitting in our backyard and see a skunk come out from under our shed, we all take off running in all kinds of directions! Respect to that opossum!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We have noticed over the last few years that ALL the critters tend to "stand their ground". We have seen some really weird interactions. We have had as many as 5 species sharing the feeders at one time - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG1iX93a5WJd5o

[@PoopSnoot]

KJH- As I shall do in the future also : O ) The two Skunks that make their nightly foraging rounds here, have always waddled 15’-20’ around me, but last night, one went under my chair, sniffed/touched my bare foot with it’s long black toe nails (sat VeryStill to avoid a direct hit with it’s infamous long acting & extremely nauseating juice). I did notify it of my presence by making a “TtTtTt” sound, similar to a squirrel. That little stinker gave me a gentle bite, barely breaking my skin.. the bite was actually more of a soft nibble, like the love bite that some cats give when they are overly stimulated or being affectionate… not sure why, but this adult sized cutie never turned it’s butt my way, possibly because it is used to me being there, or, who knows…. Skunks have only a small amount of spray, so they don’t generally spray quickly unless they are seriously threatened, because it takes a while before their bodies can replace it. The spray is so potent because it’s oil based and has to wear off. My MD’s office directed me to the ER, where they started a 2 week/4 shot Rabies vaccine. Has anyone ever interacted with a wild 🦨 that gave ❤️ Bites?

[@pattiannepascual]

🤣😂😅 me too.i hang out with the possums but when that skunk gets in my sight, I am out of there. it took a month every time they sprayed the dogs to get the smell out.

[@kylereese4542]

@@WRCatBWHQ Do you think the possums are affected by the skunk's spray, as humans are?

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@kylereese4542 Definitely - the chemical makeup of the skunk's spray is VERY irritating to all creatures - even them...

[@1978SOOTY]

Possum is like, "Mate, I already stink like shit. Your little squirts are like perfume to me!"

[@newguy2794]

Absolutely. Opossums stink !

[@jjjtpln]

Opposums don't smell bad at all. In fact they are very clean.

[@Ceej3]

I love how when the opossum wins the first battle the skunk is just running back in forth in the background plotting his revenge lol

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The interactions between the species are fun to watch. Skunks are especially funny because of their posturing, hissing and foot stomping. The other critters pretty much ignore them. They have learned that the skunks will rarely spray around a food source because they don't like their own stink - lol

[@GaliSinatra]

Probably the only time in his life that the skunk ever got bit on the butt! The little hops with the front paws is so adorable.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

The skunks try to intimidate with their little foot stomps - we see them as cute, the other critters don't seem to be impressed at all - lol

[@GaliSinatra]

@@WRCatBWHQ Exactly! The critter neighborhood seems to be hip to the fact that these fluffy guys won't spray them there. Interesting that whenever I see a skunk spray, the sprayee runs off in one direction and the skunk runs in another. They usually don't stick around to reap what they sow.

[@lovealways2609]

@@WRCatBWHQ yea, sorry.. I do not like bullies, or skunks.. they kinda seem the same to me.. I really kinda like the possums, they don't try to bully anyone.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@lovealways2609 Thanks for commenting - Everyone has their favorite animals. I just enjoy watching them all - nature is amazing...

[@michaelspring3915]

@@lovealways2609 Dude, ever run into a pussum at night? Might not be a bully but it could scare a few years of your life.

[@marmitenot.]

Skunk is being a turd. Possum just wants to have some dinner.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The skunks, opossums, raccoons and all the other critters that share the feeders are just trying to survive and thrive. The skunks can be really obnoxious with their hissy fits but most of the other critters have learned they won't spray around a food source so they pretty much ignore the drama...

[@alllifematters]

Skunks are the Karen's of the varmint world

[@brenttaj7573]

The Skunk running in and out of the picture was funny as hell 😂

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - We have found over the years this cam has been streaming that the skunks are definitely a lot of fun to watch.

[@brenttaj7573]

Jedi mind trick 😂

[@OTLKubandTV]

He literally bit his butt😂😂

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Yes - and the skunk still didn't spray him. Guess it really takes a lot to get them to spray...

[@reign6of6e6terror]

Right😄

[@ups7739]

Those little skunk stomps are so adorable lol

[@WRCatBWHQ]

They sure are. None of the other critters are intimidated at all - lol

[@mswen1983]

If you see one stomping in the wild, don't stick around to watch. That's a warning.

[@gotohellenwaite6371]

The stomps are cute but notice how he keeps turning that tail towards the possum.. that skunk is locked and loaded and ready to spray!

[@johnnyeclectic3839]

A juvenile skunk stomped his feet and hissed at me I think he wanted my fries from McDonald's

[@gotohellenwaite6371]

@@johnnyeclectic3839 .. Did he get them?

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

These guys need their own TV show😂

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - In a way, the critters DO have their own "reality" TV show - we never know what is going to happen but it is almost always interesting and/or entertaining. I actually have put together a group of videos using the crows that we see frequently. Just for fun I added some "text" to show what the birds are thinking - Check it out - kzbin.info/aero/PLFOVGQN9a8e-tYir57SPKhypl4woEKkDj

[@steveengleman9257]

This is much better than any comedy show on TV!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. I have been able to record many critter interactions at BWHQ since the fall of 2018 - many are entertaining while some are quite dramatic. Something for every taste...

[@miles11we]

Opossum like "dawg chill, chillll, theres enough for both of us... see? We cool?"

[@llongone2]

Who knew that Possums and Skunks were eternal enemies? I've watched several of these kinds of videos now.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - As a rule, skunks pretty much consider all the other critters "eternal enemies." They don't even like other skunks all that much - 🙄

[@saragrant9749]

@@WRCatBWHQpart of it with possums is they both eat the same kind of foods, so view each other as competitors.

[@Infinity.0.0.Intelligence]

​@@WRCatBWHQmakes sense i always see skums roaming around alone all the time.

[@Saurophaganax1931]

The skunks like “I wanna spray you soooo badly! But that’ll ruin the food... Oooo you’re lucky I’m a little porker!”

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We have seen many instances where we can't believe the skunk didn't use its ultimate weapon. It is amazing how many critters aren't intimidated by the skunk always aiming its butt at them - lol

[@vivalabad6]

These skunk and opossum interactions are killing me 😁

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - We have been observing interactions between the various night critters since the fall of 2018. They are always interesting ranging from funny to dramatic.

[@JLFrost]

Some of the funniest animal interactions I've ever seen. These are hilarious to watch. He nipped Squiggles, so Squiggles pretty much harassed him the rest of the night. rofl "Dude, I'm trying to eat. Get your butt out of my face."

[@lovealways2609]

I wish that possum would bite that skunker right on his stupid "show everybody his butt" butt!!! .. nobody wants a skunkbutt ithrown in their face, like a bully. Yay, for the possum 💪😤

[@gosfordsyke]

At first I thought the opossum was a bully . . . but now I see why! The skunk is very territorial and rude!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

You hit the nail on the head - the skunks are very territorial - they love to hiss and stomp their front feet. What's interesting to me is that they hardly ever use their ultimate weapon, even when a raccoon sits on them

[@gosfordsyke]

@@WRCatBWHQ At least they have the good sense to not use their ultimate weapon. Guessing all the critters in the video know one another well. We don't see what has happened that may have created the tolerance, lol.

[@sosweetbaby4]

Butthole'z the Skunk don't play 🤣

[@anonymousperson8259]

"My butt is a dangerous weapon and I ain't afraid to use it!" "Please, get that thang outta my face! Turn around and sit down or something..."

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The skunk's spray can be dangerous as well as annoying. If it is sprayed in the face at close range it can damage the eyes. All the critters have been around long enough to know the skunks don't usually spray around the food - so they feel pretty safe getting their faces right in the line of fire😉

[@adamking4246]

Love how the skunk ran by twice in the background, like he's warming up for a fight talking smack, like, Here we go, look out, I'm comn atcha. You can't see me.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - As you noticed, the skunks are all about the drama. They stomp their feet, hiss and present their rear end trying to intimidate whoever they are confronting. All the critters have learned that the skunks very rarely spray near a food source so they pretty much ignore the show - lol

[@poshlady43]

@@WRCatBWHQ Yes, they act like a lot of humans LOL with that type of reaction!

[@SlothTheTortoise]

​@WR C skunk: "take my butt seriously damnit" possum: "y'ain't gonna shid where we eat bud, give up the act" skunk: *cute stomps*

[@CatherinePuce]

@@WRCatBWHQ Still I wonder why they bother to do the drama. There are obviously enough food for both of them.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@CatherinePuce Thanks for watching and commenting. The short answer is that animals don't share. They are programmed to eat and survive - not to think there is enough to go around - lol

[@karlmiller8689]

Fascinating interaction and some great insight into their spunky little personalities

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Amazingly, we have had as many as 5 different species eating together in harmony. Check this out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG1iX93a5WJd5o

[@alisoncanty1894]

The skunk is acting just like a schoolyard bully! It’s hilarious! 😂

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Skunks like to behave like a bully with their foot stomping and hissy fits. They're actually pretty timid.

[@LordProteus]

Skunk tries to intimiate Opossum with Ass Weapon. Opossum just bites its ass.

[@Someoneatemygoldfish1]

lol

[@ReMarkAbleMagic]

Both Opossums and skunks are all bluster! Rarely truly aggressive. I really love these critters, and raccoons too!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - You are correct - most of the critters like to show they are tough but it is rare for the displays to turn into something more violent.

[@RedPill7154]

The Possum is say: "Damn bro, take yo funky @$$ on somewhere ! I'm trying to eat my damn food." 🤥😠😂

[@Nola50]

He doesn't want to spray the food. They're so darn cute 🥰

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - You are absolutely correct - the skunks very rarely spray around a food source. The other critters seem to know that and aren't intimidated by their hissy fits - lol

[@Nola50]

@@WRCatBWHQ cute

[@seannotconnery8191]

@@WRCatBWHQ I had no idea that they refuse to spray around their food! Thanks for the new fact and the great videos! Learn something every day 👍

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@seannotconnery8191 You're very welcome. Thanks again for watching and commenting. I have been moderating for the BWHQ cams since 2019 and can honestly say it has been an amazing learning experience for me. The many videos I have made are my way of sharing that knowledge😉👍

[@irablk]

@@WRCatBWHQ😂

[@PeferG17]

This is like the derpiest looking fight and I love it

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Glad you enjoyed the clip 🙂👍

[@silverinkpot7]

There was even more squealing and stomping than I remembered! 🤣 And he got bitten on the tail not once, but twice!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

LOL - I took time to edit out everything but the squealing and the stomping...

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

I used to have a family of skunks, 2 possums, and a small raccoon that would come out around my shop that I put cat food out for specifically for feral cats that I had already had spade or neutered. But funny enough the skunks and the possums would let me pet their head or stroke their tail when they were eating if you didn't make any sudden moves and even if you did startle them a little bit the skunks would just scratch their nails against the concrete and kind of jump at me,..but they never sprayed me.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - I love the feedback... It sounds like you have discovered what we observe many times - all the critters will eat together when there is no threat. We have seen as many as 5 distinct species eating together - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG1iX93a5WJd5o

[@anonymousperson8259]

I heard spraying is actually exhausting for a skunk and they actually have to recover from it for maybe several hours to even a day.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@anonymousperson8259 Thanks again for commenting - The skunk's spray is its main defense. Its not exhausting for them to spray it's just that if they empty the tank it can take them up to 10 days to refill - that's a long time to go without your main defense. Consequently, the skunks are actually pretty careful how much and how often they spray. We see raccoons actually sitting on skunks and they both just continue to eat. Nature is amazing.

[@AngelaAmaryllis]

When watching this, I couldn't help but imagine it as the beginning of a relationship. This kind of content could inspire a cartoon series.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - That would be a strange relationship - lol

[@LedaVining]

Love seeing how wild animals interact. Cute how they both trying to be tough. Haha

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - All the critters have their little power shows but it is rare for the "show" to turn into something more serious.

[@luciw9928]

That skunk is just showing his a** to the opossum. LOL 😂 🤣 That opossum is a lot braver than me!! I’d be out of there!! LOL 😂 🤣❤️

[@cindyburns7667]

What a great video, Nat Geo should see this. That skunk sure is feisty and nothing stops the possum. Thank you for posting.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

You're welcome. The thing that amazes me with the interaction of both opossums and raccoons with the skunks is that the skunks never seem to be upset enough to spray the other animal. Check out a raccoon actually sitting on a skunk and not getting sprayed - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJbSfneIbZtjb9k

[@sheamustuohy5084]

I heard somewhere that skunks have a pretty keen sense of smell and they find their own spray very offensive too. So it makes sense that he didn't spray around his food, plus the possum wasn't acting very aggressive, just wanted some munchies!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@sheamustuohy5084 You are correct - Skunks have a very keen sense of smell and hearing, but poor eyesight. Another reason they don't spray is that it takes them up to 10 days to "re-charge" their ultimate weapon - so they only use it as a last resort.

[@blackopal8611]

@@sheamustuohy5084 plus spraying takes alot of energy. They only spray if they really feel their life is in danger. I'm glad everyone got to eat.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

@@WRCatBWHQ people don’t realize that a lot of animals are that way. Their big bad weapons always come at a cost. Venomous snakes are heavily taxed to make their venom. That’s why many times they deliver a dry bite. They have to really feel that their life is in serious danger to spend all that venom that took a lot of time and a lot of resources to make. Black widow spiders are the same way. I have had widows run across my hands and have even brushed up against them with no bite. You have to literally press them between your hands or otherwise crush them to get one to bite. Not always, but most of the time, so still be cautious around snakes and spiders with venom. It makes sense that a skunk would also take time and calories to manufacture a cocktail of chemicals that make up it’s WMS, or Weapon Of Mass Stink. Great video by the way. I really enjoyed that. Opossums are more formidable than people think. They have sharp teeth and claws, and they also have a somewhat opposable thumb, like a raccoon.

[@Sypherz]

That opossum just outright ignoring all the skunk's best intimidation tactics.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The opossum has learned that the skunks will have there little foot stomping hissy fits trying to intimidate other critters but will RARELY spray their stink around a food source. Even they don't like the smell of their ultimate weapon.

[@lastcommodore9651]

I'm proud to see the opossum remain undeterred.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - We have seen as many as 5 different species sharing the feeder with no major confrontations. The various critters have learned to tolerate each other. Things are a little different in breeding season however - mothers with young to protect can be pretty nasty...

[@CatfishBigg]

Damn I love opossums

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Opossums are weirdly "cute" - lol

[@theoneandonlypenguin4418]

I have skunks and possums here on my little two and half acres. The freaking cats play with the skunks. The skunks love cat food. Along with the raccoons and just about any thing outside. Lol. Enjoy your videos so I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing. Love and Peace

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thank you so much for commenting and subscribing. Glad you enjoy the video clips. Scott, the cam site owner, used to put out cat food for all the critters - it was TOO popular and actually caused some altercations around the feeders. Your cats have probably figured out that the skunks rarely spray around a food source. They'll "play" with the skunks until one gets tired of it and gives them a shot of their essence - lol Please feel free to share links to my channel and videos on social media - Thanks again 🙂👍

[@jimm6095]

Skunks only spray when they feel their life is in danger, an ordinary fight with fellow critter of the same size isn't worth a spraying for a Skunk! Skunks do have big sharp teeth and long claws as well as their famous chemical weapon!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

They are also reticent to spray because it can take up to 10 days for them to "recharge the tank" after discharge. They could be defenseless for that time - other than their teeth and claws - lol

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@Kalimata101 You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting... I never knew that ferrets could spray a scent - probably not a pleasant one either - lol

[@codysmith605]

getting bitten by an opossum would definitely be reason enough to spray I would guess the tank is empty. Or these two could be familiar with each other and do this song and dance every night.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@codysmith605 Thanks for watching and commenting - We have learned from observing these critters that a skunk will hardly ever spray around a food source. The snapping and posturing by the critters is just that. They all tend to ignore the skunk's little hissy fits because they know it won't spray. Scott, the cam owner, has said it is very rare to smell skunk around the feeding station.

[@stevec9690]

the possum is like chill out lil bro there's enough food for both of us

[@kiermar]

My goodness me! I guess the bars close at 3:00 am in Akron, because this looked like a drunken brawl! Thanks for sharing, @WR C! It was very exciting!.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

You're welcome - it's fun to watch the crazy antics of the night critters. I am glad I am able to capture the "brawls" for those who aren't watching so early in the morning 😊

[@jensz9360]

Its strange to see what these great creatures are up to when they think no one is looking. Very interesting.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - It is indeed very interesting to observe the behavior of the various animals and birds that visit the cameras. We have learned a lot since the fall of 2018 when the cams started live-streaming.

[@davidkreider942]

Wow!! Things that go on while we’re sleeping!! Great video! Thank you for sharing!!

[@WildlifeWatcher20]

Squiggles and the Hook-tailed Opossum really put on a show! The opossum must have some of Chomp's genes lol ;).

[@WRCatBWHQ]

I agree - the big wide open mouth and teeth and fangs are scary looking - I don't think they "connect" with the skunk's butt. If they had, I think we might have seen the first on screen spray 😲

[@themongrelkingtoo388]

This is the weirdest Godzilla movie ever

[@WRCatBWHQ]

The nocturnal critters are amazing - we never know what we are going to see. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@getin3949]

Possums have 50 teeth, more than ANY land mammal in America. That's quite a chomp.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - That is indeed "quite a chomp." We even named an opossum "Chomp" because of its tendency to bite everything around it.

[@jerseygirl1274]

Thank goodness there's no smell-a-vision. Lol.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Even with all that activity, the skunk never sprayed. They save their spray to use as a last resort when they feel in danger

[@MunchkinMoD]

The skunk stomps his feet like my dogging does when he wants to play just adorable I thought and the opossum is like a honey badger he just don’t care!!! Hehehehe

[@WRCatBWHQ]

The skunks make a lot of hissing and stomping threats but rarely use their ultimate weapon - skunk spray

[@MunchkinMoD]

@@WRCatBWHQ I don’t know if the opossum would care or not. Lol

[@MsJoeyb3]

That skunk is trying so hard to be scary and that opossum doesn't care. 🤣 I was cheering when the opossum bit him on them but. Learn to share little skunk.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Skunks are all about posturing - foot stomping, hissing, leading with their rear ends. The critters usually ignore their hissy fits until the don't 😉 Survival instincts keep the critters from "sharing" - They protect a food source...

[@kathyirvine6719]

Squiggles does not like to share the food Feisty 😂

[@WRCatBWHQ]

No matter how much Squiggles stomps and squeals, the opossum isn't impressed...

[@Justone372]

Dang skunk trying to eat it all while saying kiss it, kiss it, just one more time playa!😂😂

[@dog3513]

Possums are great pets. They are immune to rabies also

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - I don't know if I would want an opossum as a pet but it is true that their lower body temperature makes them less susceptible to rabies. They are really unique critters 😊

[@cheapskatepanic]

Wow, I didn't know that. They are so cute!

[@riobird1363]

To snake bites too

[@RandomDudeOne]

Can't we all just get along?

[@JudelovesRiver12]

This was the best video I’ve ever watched

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thank you for watching and commenting - So glad you enjoyed the video clip. The animals are amazing to watch. Please feel free to share this clip on social media - Thanks!

[@katielyb]

It kinda seemed like the skunk was willing to be cool with the sharing thing at first. It's hard to tell for sure though since it's approach was blocked by the opossum. Then again, towards the end it looked more like the opossum was cool with sharing

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The willingness to "share" depends on the season. We have had as many as 5 distinct species "sharing" the feeder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG1iX93a5WJd5o&pp=ygURNSBzcGVjaWVzIGF0IGJ3aHE%3D During breeding season when there are baby critters to feed the adult critters aren't so nice...

[@LadyMaria]

This was great, thank you! 💗 I love the opossum and skunk!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

You're welcome - Thanks for watching and commenting - The night critters are fun to watch - never know what will happen...

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

That opossum called his bluff. The way he bite his behind was hilarious!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - We have learned over the last few years that skunks will not spray around a food source because their stink even bothers them. Most animals seem to know that too. We routinely see raccoons actually sit on skunks while they both continue eating. Amazing interactions - Here is an example - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJbSfneIbZtjb9k

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

@@WRCatBWHQ oh my God that was so funny! That raccoon has it all figured out. Just pin him down.🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍. Well, you just earned my subscription and will be watching you everyday now. I especially love opossums as i am watching one in my garage right now. She has been with me last winter and here again for this coming winter. She fears nothing as she just evicted 2 cats out of my garage last week in under a minute. Definitely not to be messed with. 👍👍

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@critterallywithjohnernest. Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel. Please feel free to share with others - It is really rewarding to provide the hundreds of video clips of the critter interactions for all to learn from and enjoy 👍

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

@@WRCatBWHQ no problem! 🥰👍👍🐾

[@josephgail204]

When the opossum snap the skunk butt i lost it .

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The critters are fun to watch...

[@raygv1]

That skunk is so cute I’m sure he thinks he’s the baddest mamma jamma there is.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The skunks all seem to have an attitude - definitely thinking they are the "baddest" - lol

[@poshlady43]

I drive for a living on the highway so they're not the baddest around because a lot of them are squished on the highway. I guess that 🐾 stomping, to the intimidate the trucks didn't work LOL

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@poshlady43 That's true. We were just on a long road trip and saw a LOT of various critters that apparently didn't intimidate the trucks...

[@poshlady43]

@@WRCatBWHQ 😆 🤣

[@SamTheMightyMan]

Skunk: LEAVE! OR I WILL MAKE YOU SMELL HORRIBLE Opossum: You fool, I already SMELL HORRIBLE. *continues to eat*

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - All the critters seem to know that the skunks usually will NOT spray around a food source - because even they don't like their own smell - lol

[@pinkfreud62]

I just noticed the time stamp & located in the upper right corner & that's where I live. 🙃

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - I live in Akron too! Scott's cams are actually located in Cuyahoga Falls but he finds it is much easier to claim Akron as the site - lol Check out our affiliated cams from around the world! - www.youtube.com/@BirdWatchingHQ/streams

[@bree2209]

Trying to catch up.Was kind of funny , Thanks for making this , many hugs.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

You're welcome - This clip has has generated a huge number of views - 11,043 as of now...

[@GermanMic]

Squiggels is just like, "smell my booty bro!"

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Skunks always lead with their butts. Around food it is just posturing because they will rarely spray and mess up a food supply. Even skunks don't like their smell...

[@deedeemajerus2356]

Opossum is like Dude quit wasting our time and just come and eat,I aint a botherin ya.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Skunks are all about the drama - stomping and posturing. The other critters pretty much ignore them until they reach their limit. We have seen as many as 5 distinct species all eating together so it can be done - lol Clip of 5 eating together - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG1iX93a5WJd5o

[@MrTachyon3000]

Optional title. 01:59 "Skunk Gets Bitten On The Butt by Opossum".

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - That would be a workable title too - lol

[@perharaldninive5506]

Squiggles must be the offspring of either Elvira or Fifi, lol. Thanks for the video!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

You're welcome. And that's probably true. Likewise, the opossum must be related to Chomp!

[@CrocodileTooth]

Now you kids share! There's plenty for both! 🤣

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting. If only kids and critters would learn to share 😉

[@antownemercer7552]

That skunk had no chill.

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

Like my kids fighting over the last bag of Cheetos

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - That is probably a pretty good comparison - one any parent can relate to - lol

[@새가좋아]

What a brave Opossum

[@georgesilverhawkstrailcame2297]

Wonderful interaction footage of these two. It appears these foes know each, and each other’s Kung Fu well. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting - We have been observing these critters since the fall of 2018. In that time, we have noted that they all seem to "know" each other and how to react to their "Kung Fu." We assume it it because they have all been raised together in the relatively small marsh area behind the feeder station and they probably have had daily interactions (off camera) from the time of their birth. We have indeed seen some wonderful interactions with as many as 5 distinct species sharing the feeders at the same time. Check out this clip - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYennWR6hLGmhac&pp=ygURYndocSBmaXZlIHNwZWNpZXM%3D

[@TheImapotato]

The possum was trying to be cordial and that skunk had it coming, notice how the possum at from a corner until the skunk pulled his crap and then the Possum just sat in the middle?

[@arringar]

This is one brave little creature facing down the business end of a skunk and not backing down

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The critters seem to know that the skunks usually won't spray around a food source because they don't like that smell either - lol

[@xisotopex]

the skunk: when all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail...

[@WRCatBWHQ]

The skunks are experts at drama and hissy fits. All their posturing and stomping is pretty much ignored by the other critters because they know that the skunks will rarely spray around a food source. They don't like the smell of their ultimate weapon either - lol

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

I've never seen such an aggressive opossum lol.

[@Terrathrax]

1:59: The bite heard round the world.

[@kerricaine]

every confrontation i've seen between a skunk and opposum is the skunk getting territorial and defensive and the possum going "fuck off, i do not care, lemme eat"

[@Hajde_budalla]

That skunk is sassy and crabby. Scrabby.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Skunks can be very sassy and they love to put on a show of aggression with their feet stomping - Call it "scrabby" - lol

[@jon420]

I was rooting for the opossum and that ass chomp was hilarious 😂 i have a pet opossum and he's a great friend. Housebroken, clean, and gets along with my dog fabulously. They even snuggle together

[@famemangaming3716]

Skunks are quick to pull out that gun😂😂😂😂😂.. never knew they were such bullies

[@WRCatBWHQ]

We have noticed that the skunks ALWAYS lead with their butts - but hardly ever actually spray around the food.

[@Kaiser187]

Opossums get way bigger than skunks. I've seen absolutely massive ones in the wild. Both can kill each other though, just depends on the size difference.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The skunks may be smaller but they have a pretty good defense mechanism. The other critters seem to know that a skunk will rarely spray around a food source because they don't like their own smell. Speaking of "massive ones" - check out the second video on this opossum playlist (Huge Pot-bellied Opossum) - kzbin.info/aero/PLFOVGQN9a8e_aaQudxSZwZpfoke3taYBM

[@safeinmyheart1]

These two are like an old married couple. 😂

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - By "an old married couple" do you mean grouchy and argumentative? I can relate to that - coming up on our 54th anniversary. You learn to tolerate and coexist 😉

[@safeinmyheart1]

@@WRCatBWHQ I meant it in a good way, for sure! They squabble a bit, but both get what they need. Congratulations on your long marriage! How wonderful! 💙

[@WRCatBWHQ]

@@safeinmyheart1 Thank you! We find it hard to believe it has been so many years. Time flies for sure...

[@jennifermcdowell3389]

Opossums are underrated super amazing animals. All I keep hearing him say is “This is 30th time you’ve made me smell your butt & you seriously STILL believe the rumor that we’ll just roll over & play dead for anyone?”

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - I agree. The Opossum is an amazing critter. This particular interaction with a skunk shows that they are pretty fearless and can be quite intimidating.

[@turquoiseriver2476]

Are they friends? Seems like the oppossum was either not sprayed or does not care about possible stink???

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - I wouldn't say they are "friends" - more like acquaintances. The various species in this area have grown accustomed to each other as they approach the feeder. The other critters seem to have learned from experience that the skunks will usually NOT use their ultimate weapon around a food source - even they don't like their own smell. Please check out the many video playlists on my channel (@wrcatbwhq.com). There are quite a few showing interesting interactions between skunks and raccoons - like this one where a raccoon actually sits on a skunk without getting sprayed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJbSfneIbZtjb9k&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@johnsheetz6639]

If I know anything about opossums, they are not one bit afraid of anything stinky!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Opossums are definitely fearless. They have 50 teeth, the highest number found in any land mammal. The fore feet act like fingers and their hind foot has a thumb like a big toe. The tail can be used like a fifth hand when the opossum is moving from tree to tree. A young opossum can hang by its tail.

[@TheAniastasia]

Awwww the opposum just trying to get some grub

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Sometimes they share - here is a clip of 5 different species at the feeder at one time - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG1iX93a5WJd5o

[@jameswilson2604]

A true warrior bites the skunks arse

[@newguy2794]

Great video. Thank you. I just subscribed

[@WRCatBWHQ]

You're welcome - Thank you for watching and subscribing. Hope you enjoy the over 750 videos I have put together while moderating the BWHQ channel for going on 6 years. We have a lot of fun and learn a lot of interesting things about the birds and critters.

[@packertai1]

Possums are kinda of creepy but cute at the same time! ❤🐀

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Opossums have a face that only a mother could love. Some viewers of the cams consider them to be huge rats while others refer to them as "precious." I just consider them very interesting critters being that they are the only marsupial in N America.

[@themarlboromandalorian]

Considering how short the lifespan of an opossum, it makes sense it doesn't let a skunk bully it.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - That's true, opossums life span in the wild is fairly short. Since most of the critters seem to know a skunk rarely sprays around a food source, none of them let the skunks bully them. We have raccoons that routinely sit on skunks while they both just keep eating. Nature is amazing...

[@amandabrown9548]

Something tells me the opossum does not have the sense of smell 😂 even a bear stays away from them & this opossum stayed like a boss.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Opossums have excellent hearing and outstanding senses of smell and touch which they use extensively to find and evaluate food. While it looks like it is "immune" to skunk smell, what is really going on is that skunks will rarely unleash their ultimate weapon around a food source. They don't like that smell either - lol As we have observed over the last few years, we have noticed that all the critters seem to realize this and they will even sit on a skunk (raccoons do this frequently) to try to get it out of the feed tray. Check this out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJLIe4SFltdrepI

[@Smuh46]

That was up, close & personal tbh 😉

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Yes - it is interesting to see the various animal interactions "up close" - nature is amazing.

[@Resist4]

What's even more amazing is how good their eyesight is in the dark.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - The critters are well adapted to their environment. Eyesight, acute hearing and just a general awareness of their surroundings are all necessary for survival.

[@Resist4]

@@WRCatBWHQ And yet humans have the worst senses and have survived by being careless and stupid. Mother Nature has a cruel sense of humor.

[@ericmoeller3634]

skunks are cuter when they are angry lol 😂

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Their foot stomping hissy fits are fun to watch. Very 'cute" until they decide to use their ultimate weapon. The other critters seem to know the skunks don't want to smell up a food source (they don't like the smell either) so they feel safe intimidating them 😉

[@warlockengineer]

That thumbnail lmao

[@kylec.8350]

Skunks dig holes all over my yard

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Yep - all the critters can be pretty destructive. Digging to find food or digging to hide food. Either way they make a mess 😟

[@kellydeal72]

Wow! What a greedy, little “stinker!” 😄😄😄

[@WRCatBWHQ]

They're all just trying to survive - but skunks are fun to watch with their foot stomping attitudes...

[@malizec]

those are some strange looking birds

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - When the birds go to roost at night the critters come out to play. The cams have been streaming 24/7/365 since the fall of 2018.

[@MrIgottap]

Mr Skunk hasn’t figured out yet that you’re not gonna stink off a critter that snacks on roadkill.

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - That's a good theory but based on what we have observed at the cams over the last 6 years, the skunks will rarely spray around a food source. They don't like their own stink - lol. The other critters that have grown up around them seem to know they are pretty safe when dealing with them around food.

[@katielyb]

I had to laugh at how the skunk is running around trying to be intimidating. It's like he retreated and was like, "should i let him get away with this?" Then he decided no he wasn't going to. Living in the wild i guess

[@TRACKERV]

Skunk turns to spray, opossum bites him in the ass, keeps on eating!

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - Most of the actions are for show. The skunks always act like they are going to spray but usually won't around a food source. They don't like their own smell. The opossum shows its 50 teeth in its wide open mouth but they rarely make contact. It's all about intimidation.

[@xisotopex]

its evident from several videos that the opossum is tired of his sh*t

[@WRCatBWHQ]

Thanks for watching and commenting - All the critters have their limits. The opossum is good at showing his displeasure...