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What does a skunk's black-and-white coat likely do?

Warn predators away.

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  1. Help it swim
  2. Warn predators away ✔
  3. Attract prey

Why: Aposematism, warning off predators, likely explains black-and-white pelage of skunks.

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Answer: Warn predators away. Aposematism, warning off predators, likely explains black-and-white pelage of skunks.

  1. Mammal en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammal
    Aposematism, warning off possible predators, is the most likely explanation of the black-and-white pelage
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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