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Signs of Injury or Illness:
Signs of Injury or Illness:
Skunks have high risk of rabies; NEVER touch a skunk
-any signs of rabies
-strange movements
-injured limbs
-dragging their legs or tail
-obvious blood or wounds
-shaking their head
-paralysis
-missing fur
-other general signs of injury and illness
If a skunk looks like it has been attacked by an animal, looks injured near a road, or shows any of the signs of injury and illness, contact a wildlife rehabilitator.
Signs that a skunk is orphaned: If a baby skunk is seen without their mother multiple times, does not return to a den, or the mother does not come to retrieve the baby, the baby is most likely orphaned. If you know that the mother is dead or suspect the baby is orphaned, contact a wildlife rehabilitator.
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