<human>: What are some of the most interesting facts about skunks?
<bot>: 
1. Skunks can spray a foul-smelling liquid from their anal glands up to 15 feet away.
2. Skunk babies are born blind and deaf, but they quickly learn to hunt for food using their keen sense of smell.
3. The average lifespan of a skunk is two to three years in the wild, though some individuals have been known to live as long as seven or eight years in captivity.
4. Skunks are nocturnal and primarily active at night, hunting small animals such as insects, reptiles, amphibians, and rodents.
5. Skunks are also well adapted to living close to humans, with many species being found near human settlements.