page_title: Skunk oil
hierarchical_section_title: Skunk oil
caption_attribution_description: English: Striped Skunks (Mephitis mephitis) Français&#160;: Skunks rayé ou mouffette (Mephitis mephitis)
context_page_description: Skunk oil is an oil that is obtained from the two lateral glands that run the length of a skunk's back. Skunks store fat in these glands for use during hibernation or semi-hibernation in warmer climates. Skunk oil has minimal odor.
context_section_description: Skunk oil is an oil that is obtained from the two lateral glands that run the length of a skunk's back.  Skunks store fat in these glands for use during hibernation or semi-hibernation in warmer climates. Skunk oil has minimal odor.
caption: Skunk oil is obtained from skunks
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