Eli5: how do skunks replenish sulfur?

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I assume skunks need to eat something with sulfur in it for them to produce more of their liquid after spraying. What would provide that element to them? Is it something they would need to seek out specifically after spraying or is it present in lots of foods?

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Sulfur can be found in many food sources. It can be found in certain amino acids (cysteine, methionine) which make up proteins, so meat, eggs, bugs, legumes, nuts. Some vitamins (B1 and H) also have sulfur, so food rich in those (grains, green vegetables). Some plants also contains sulfurous compounds such as alliums (garlic, onions) and brassicas (mustard, cabbage). So basically very easy to find in most environments.

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