Stinky the Skunk is the co-host of The Animal Show. Stinky is young and enthusiastic, and he still has a lot to learn. He is very proud of being a skunk and the way he smells. His best friend and co-host is the wise and gentle Jake the Polar Bear. The puppet was used for Snook on Bear in the Big Blue House, and later for a generic skunk on Sesame Street.