My ferrets' tails have always smelled musky, very faintly similar to the odor a skunk emits when it sprays, except that in a ferret, the scent is not overpowering and it's light enough to smell pleasantly sweet. But there's definitely a similarity, and I have no difficulty understanding that there's a family connection between ferrets and skunks. And skunks are truly beautiful -- has anyone else here noticed that? They have such gorgeous, thick fur and big, bushy tails and spunky personalities. I just don't want to get too close to one and have it get upset. Linda and fuzzies [Posted in FML issue 2737]