Yep , when it's cold out I skip the baths ( hence the name .."Skunk Ape " ) Plus I wear that old Racoon Coat you gave me from your days back in the Roaring 20's. Heck , the stink from it would make anyone eyes water so that could also qualify for the Skunk Ape .
Funny thing , one S.A. was seen on the Tamiami Trail several years ago. A car hit it and caused a lot of damage to the vehicle but the S.A. left the scene of the accident.
Another was seen over on the West side of the state near the Green Swamp.
There are some pictures of one in the Big Cypress area. They have to be real since I was not in those areas when they were seen.
I have been in those areas ( several different times ) camping and never have seen one , sure would like to. it would beat the hell out of only photographing Gators.
They have also been reported in the Big Thicket area of Texas bordering Louisianan.