Wumpian skunk

The Wumpian skunk, or Nephilian skunk, are a grouping of skunks that inhabit N.Sanity Island of the Wumpa Archipelago. The skunks have been genetically identified as American striped skunks, though other species have been found on the island. The presence of skunks on the island, indicate a presence of Mesoamerican peoples who travelled to the island sometime after the Lemurian fall and during the Wumpian era.

Size
Due to meddling by Neo Cortex, many skunks on N.Sanity Island are eugenically bred to be larger in size than ordinary skunks, and are observably still growing with each passing generation. These skunks are descendants of a mutated line of striped skunks, and have possibly even been genetically engineered by Neo Cortex himself.

Rodent catcher theory
It is believed that skunks were brought to N.Sanity Island by Mesoamerican sailors, or possibly even brought back by Lemurians. As the skunks found on the island are striped skunks, the most social and tame species, they may have been used as pets aboard ships that could deter rodents and other pests.

Domestication
Skunks are increasingly sold as pets in Wumpian markets, and kept as guards against rodents and spiders. Certain Wumpians will even keep the skunks as household pets, and walk them on leashes not dissimilarly to dogs.

Unique Coats
Some skunks are shown to have skull shaped coats, indicative of selected breeding by the Wumpians.