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When I release squirrels and woodchucks, they bolt once they can squeeze out. The skunk took his time. He eventually sauntered out, paused, then started looking about as he slowly meandered away. I would imagine their chill nature is part of their defense. Predators likely have an instinctive wariness of things that look like prey but don't act like prey. That might partially explain this bear sleeping thing: It makes me wonder if there's ever been a study regarding bear/cougar attacks on humans, and the clothes the people were wearing. You might look like nervous prey in natural colors/camouflage, whereas an 80's neon jacket might make you look like an enormous noxious caterpillar.