can skunks climb trees?

Because we live in a forest there are skunks and raccoons and rats and mice and deer and mountain lions that live in the forest around us. However, we have a 7 foot high Cedar shake fence too. So, I was wondering how they got in here without digging a hole under a fence? So, understanding that all skunks can climb a little and others can climb a lot makes sense. Our dog was barking likely at a skunk or raccoon or coyote in our yard last night I think and my wife found animal scat (feces) in our yard but couldn't identify which kind it is. So, either something like a skunk (which often visit us at night in our back yard or a raccoon or a bobcat or Mountain lion or something bigger was here because it wasn't a rabbit because they put out pellets so that is easy to recognize. My friend in Mt. Shasta often has bear coming into his yard and eating his Apples and I have taken pictures of Bear Poop which is usually about a foot across and 6 to 8 inches high for some reason which reminds me of Elephant poop I saw in India while I was there with my family in 1985 and 1986. 

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Yes, certain species of skunks can climb trees, though their ability depends on the type. Spotted skunks are adept climbers that can scale trees and even descend headfirst. In contrast, striped skunks are generally poor climbers, preferring to forage on the ground, though they may climb low obstacles. 

• Spotted Skunks (Excellent Climbers): Spotted skunks are smaller and more agile, allowing them to climb trees to access food sources like fruit or to use hollow limbs as dens. They can climb 6-foot fences and are known to navigate vertical surfaces.
• Striped Skunks (Poor Climbers): While they have sharp claws, these are designed for digging, not climbing. They are generally too heavy and clumsy for climbing trees.
• Why They Climb: Skunks may climb trees to find insects, eggs, or to access bird feeders.
• Abilities: They can climb trees, fences, walls, and roofs to access food or shelter. 

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Spotted skunks are particularly noted for their agility, often compared to squirrels in their ability to climb. 

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