Friday, March 6, 2009

The skunk and the armadillo



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When I took photos at Camp Angel (a camp put on by Angel on My Shoulder for children affected by cancer) a few animals were brought in for ‘show and tell’.


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Believe it or not, skunks are my favorite animals! He was so calm as he was held and talked about.


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And he played peek-a-boo with me, isn’t he precious!


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I just wanna kiss him and love him and call him my very own. ;)


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An armadillo was also shared, kinda ugly, but in a cute way.


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He was very curious.


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Then the kids got to pet the animals. Mr Skunky looks like he’s enjoying it.

44 comments:

  1. Now that is one cute little stinker. Did they have him deodorized? Very cute on all of them

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  2. Did they need to do anything to make sure the skunk didn't make his skunky smell? We used to have armadillos in our yard when I was growing up in Florida. I remember my mom caught one once for me to show at show and tell. They have huge claws to dig in the dirt.

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  3. That is so exotic. I didn't know that skunks were so friendly. Interesting.

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  4. I'm assuming he has been deskunked? I never thought of armadillos as being cute, but close up, there's a certain sadness in his eyes. I bet he welcomes a little love.......................:)

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  5. Every thing deserves to be loved:)

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  6. I too am wondering about the risk of skunk spray...

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  7. GREAT! This is a wonderful program for children with cancer.

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  8. I used to stink up a room like a skunk until it was discovered that I was allergic to my food...P.U.!!! Nice photos:)

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  9. those are really interesting animals... i'm sure the kids have enjoyed it... and mr. skunky must have felt that he can trust the people around him... or else he would have emitted the famous "smell" (i think that's for defense, right?)... and the armadillo must be a bit heavy with his scales... and it looks like a piglet, well, just with a longer snout... love your photo of the armadillo tail --- i wouldn't want to be near it when it decides to "swish" its tail :)...

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  10. They even have pet skunks now that have been "de-skunked"....you can get them in colors other than b & w too!

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  11. They are cute and again, wonderful photographs.

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  12. I am so laughing. What personality captures you caught here!
    My friend has a skunk named of course "Daisey" it was a gift she gave herself during her chemo to stimulate her focus on something else. You have captured a look with the one photo of the armadillo's face that only a mother could love.
    I did love em'
    Great job!!
    TJ

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  13. Who knew that skunks were so cuddly!

    I played too :)

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  14. The skunk is just adorable. The first thing that flashed through my mind was - too bad we used to make hats out of their fur. Of course we just handled the pelts.

    But looking at him - you just want to hold him. He's a darling.

    The armadillo? You're right - cute in an ugly sort of way indeed.

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  15. very cute ... we live in a town that has a high skunk population .. I think everyone knows tricks for getting skunk smell off of the dog...

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  16. Some of my favorite memories of when I volunteered at a program that invited school children in to see animals -- sheep, snakes, mink, ferrets ... a little bit of everything. The looks of wonder on the faces of the children. MAGIC! Thanks so much for your photos. I love skunks, too!

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  17. It seems a strange selection to offer kids for petting, but your photos and words prove otherwise. But surely the skunk was no longer capable of being stinky, right??
    Your post brings memories of my volunteer time at Heifer Ranch, Arkansas. Armadillo and skunk--those were the wild animals most often seen.

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  18. Very cute photos. I hope that skunk was de-scented.
    funny, I posted an armadillo pic for camera critters today. Never thought I'd see another one here.

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  19. I saw a recipe for armadillo soup. ackkkkkkkk. The sucking sound with armadillos hmmm. I have fingers that don't like that.
    I find skunks adorable. Yes, the smell, I know. But, adorable nonetheless.

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  20. The skunk is WAY too cute! Great shots, as usual!

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  21. A friend of mine had a shunk for a pet. He was so cool!

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  22. That is so cool! What a wonderful thing to have those animals be able to visit them. I bet the kids thought it was great.

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  23. Skunks have cute little noses, and armadillos have cute little ears. There is something redeeming about every animal, you just have to look for it!

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  24. I had no idea skunks could be so social.

    I saw one up close, once. It walked through our campsite one night as we sat around a fire. I was terrified, LOL.

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  25. Wow, what a great show and tell. I've heard that skunks make great pets, de skunked of course. I didn't realize that an armadillo could be tamed, neat.

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  26. I love getting a look at their curious and (surprisingly) cute faces, Lisa. Great series.

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  27. Your photos are incredible. I think skunks are so cute!

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  28. My aunt & uncle had a pet skunk when I was very small. I remember it still smelled skunky.

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  29. Not sure I'd want to hold a skunk like that. Sure hope he was deodorized. :)

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  30. That skunk has such a cute little face, but he sure could use a nail trim. See a Moose Here!

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  31. exotic animal as pets? that's quiet a rare here.......need special license here to keep these here in Singapore, not that we have skunk or armadillo around here...

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  32. Skunks are definitely cute, especially after they've been descented and you don't have to worry about getting blasted!

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  33. When I lived in TX the conventional wisdom was that armadillos were born dead on the side of the road.

    All through this series I kept hearing Steve Irwin's voice "Don't you try this... I'm a professional!" Fact is, both of those animals when you encounter them in the wild are pretty nasty customers and will not hesitate to hurt you pretty severely. further, skunks -- at least in many parts of the country -- are wickedly famous carriers of rabies. As bad as bats, especially in the southern states.

    so when they're all domesticated like these are, it's fine. But don't try to play with the wild ones!

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  34. I've never seen anyone hold a skunk or an armadillo like this! Loved this amazing series of photos ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  35. I think armadillos are one of the funniest looking creatures! My husband wouldn't agree with you, he rather dislikes both skunks and armadillos for various reasons. He had to shoot a rabid skunk a few years ago as it was being rather menacing in the middle of the daytime and armadillos are always rooting up our pastures and yard... I personally believe live and let live, as I love all animals. Typical girl, huh? Great pics here, Lisa!

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  36. Wow! Armadillos are WEIRD looking but kind of cool!

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  37. That skunk is actually very cute! I wonder if they removed it's scent glands. You managed to capture whatever cuteness is in an armadillo, too, though it isn't much:o)

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  38. I LOVE skunks. I wish it were easier to get close to them! Those are fantastic armadillo photos. I've never seen their "cuteness" before because I haven't been so close.

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  39. This looks like a very good program. A skunk? That one I would love to hold. Don't know why, I have just always liked them. Maybe because I had one under my porch for about 5 years.

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