What animals eat skunks?

Multiple larger animals prey on the skunk, including coyotes, foxes, American badgers, several types of big cats and large birds of prey such as eagles and great horned owls. Humans also pose a large threat to skunks by killing them off in order to control rabies. read more

Animals that kill and eat skunks may attack from the ground or from the air, and in some cases, they're virtually impervious to the effects of a skunk's odorous spray. Habitat and Hiding Skunks live all over the Americas, particularly the United States, southern Canada and northern Mexico. read more

Because of this, very few animals even think of eating a skunk. Owls, however, are not bothered by the odor of a skunk. In fact, large owls, attack, kill and eat skunks whenever they find them. read more

Skunks are themselves predators, although they do consume some plants. Their most common animal prey includes insects, worms, rodents, lizards, snakes, birds and eggs. Skunks are most active at night. They are natural burrowers and dig for prey and also create burrows for themselves. read more