I feel skunks don't have a purpose to us humans... or do they? 
I'm not sure.  I had a friend that kept one as a pet after they had the sprayer removed.  She treated it like a cat or dog.  They're just a little complex to take care of at times.
People seriously have them as pets???? Thats so crazy!!
Yup.  She thought it had a cure appearance, and it could be as loyal and playful as a cat or dog.
Interesting! What else do you know about these stinky creatures?
Skunk
Skunks are North and South American mammals in the family Mephitidae. While related to polecats and other members of the weasel family, skunks have as their closest Old World relatives the stink badgers. The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant smell. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration.
Etymology.
The word "skunk" is an Americanism from the 1630s, the
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