Skunklets!

One week ago the wildlife department acquired two female baby skunks, Willow and Lilac. The captive-born, hand-raised kits will be trained by the wildlife staff for use in educational programs. Pictured below is Lilac on the day she arrived at the museum.



The wildlife staff is enjoying socializing the young skunks and acclimating them to their new home. Both Willow and Lilac are responding well to their surroundings and like playing with each other and (to our delight) with the wildlife specialists.



Michelle Leighty
Perkins Wildlife Center Co-Manager