* Lapping: They use their long, sticky tongues to lap up water, just like cats and dogs.
* Dipping: They can also dip their heads into water sources and drink from them.
* Drinking from puddles: They'll readily drink from puddles, streams, or other sources of water.
Here's what makes their drinking behavior unique:
* Strong sense of smell: Skunks have a very strong sense of smell, which they use to locate water sources. They can detect water from quite a distance.
* Nocturnal habits: Skunks are mostly nocturnal, so they typically drink at night.
* Cleanliness: Skunks are known for their cleanliness and will often bathe in shallow water to keep their fur clean.
Despite their reputation for having a foul odor, skunks are actually quite clean animals. Their drinking habits are no different from those of other mammals.