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five facts about pelicans of interest to skunks
Okay, here are five facts about pelicans, geared towards what a skunk might find interesting (thinking about food, safety, and general skunk-like concerns!):
- Pelicans are messy eaters, and skunks love messy eaters. Pelicans scoop up fish, but don't drain the water before swallowing. A lot of fish gets dropped, or regurgitated for chicks to eat. That means a lot of potential leftovers around pelican colonies – a veritable buffet for a scavenging skunk!
- Pelican Rookeries are Loud & Smelly (in a good way for a skunk!). During breeding season, pelican colonies (rookeries) are packed with birds, chicks, and…well, bird droppings. Skunks aren't bothered by strong smells, and the chaos provides excellent cover for a sneaky snack run. Lots of activity means less attention on a little striped forager.
- Pelicans often hang out near water...which also attracts other tasty things. Pelicans love coastal areas, lakes, and rivers. These areas also attract crabs, frogs, insects, and other yummy things a skunk might enjoy supplementing their diet with. It's a one-stop-shop for a varied menu.
- Pelicans are BIG, and that can be useful. A large flock of pelicans can sometimes scare off smaller predators that might bother a skunk. Having those big birds around can provide a bit of indirect protection. (Though a skunk wouldn't rely on it!)
- Pelicans sometimes steal from other birds. Pelicans aren't above snatching a fish from another bird's beak! A skunk might appreciate this level of opportunistic behavior – it's a kindred spirit in the art of getting a good meal.
Hopefully, those facts would pique a skunk's interest! Let me know if you'd like more skunk-centric animal facts.
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