Meet the Eastern spotted skunk. Get our free mobile appYes, It Really Does HandstandsBefore spraying a potential predator, the Eastern spotted skunk puts on quite a show. Getty Images Getty ImagesSmaller Than the Skunks You're Used to SeeingMost people are familiar with the striped skunk, but the Eastern spotted skunk looks noticeably different. Read More: This Kentucky Jail Has Grown More Than 41,000 Pounds of FoodWhere They LiveIn Kentucky, Eastern spotted skunks are found primarily in the eastern part of the state. Why They're a Species of ConcernUnlike more common striped skunks, Eastern spotted skunks appear to be declining throughout Kentucky.