Alea

My profile picture is a photograph of Saya, a rare black panther residing in the Kabini forest of India taken by Shaaz Jung.

Re Skunk:

I found this on the internet and love what that means because I am working towards expressing benevolent power and presence:

"The skunk symbolizes prudence, valor, awareness, and judgement. The skunk has a keen sense of balance and is not known to attack others lightly."  (extracted from https://www.sunsigns.org/skunk-animal-totem-symbolism-meanings)   

and 

“Skunk is unlike other predatory animals in that it does not threaten your life but your senses.  If you were to observe Skunk in the wild you would notice it has a playfulness about it.  With an attitude of “I dare you” this little creature commands that you respect its space by the sheer reputation of what it can do. If it feels that you stepped too far into his or her territory; you will wish that you had not invaded that space.”  (extracted from http://native-american-totems.com/animal-totem-medicines/animal-totem-skunk)