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- Habitat: Pastures, prairies, open land surrounding forests.North Carolina Cooperative Extension: Skunks (443 KB)
- Diet: OmnivorousNational Geographic: Skunk Profile
- Size: 8 to 19 inches (head and body)National Geographic: Skunk Profile
- Tail length: 5 to 15 inchesNational Geographic: Skunk Profile
- Weight: 7 ozs to 14 lbsNational Geographic: Skunk Profile
- Lifespan: 3 years in the wildNational Geographic: Skunk Profile
- Endangered: no
- Predators: Great horned owls, coyotes, dogs and humansEduScapes:Skunks
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Species
- Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)Animal Diversity Web: Striped Skunk
- Hooded Skunk (Mephitis macroura)Animal Diversity Web:
- Eastern Spotted Skunk (Spilogale putorius)Animal Diversity Web:Eastern Spotted Skunk
- Palawan Stink Badger (Mydaus marchei)Animal Diversity Web:Palawan Stink Badger
- Eastern Hog-Nosed Skunk (Conepatus leuconotus)National Science Research Laboratory: Eastern Hog-Nosed Skunk
- Western Hog-Nosed Skunk (Conepatus leuconotus)University of Texas El Paso:Western Hog-Nosed Skunk
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Breeding
Male and female skunks are usually not seen together except for breeding purposes.Animal Diversity Web: Striped Skunk Breeding for adult skunks takes place in February and in March. Litter size varires from two to sixteen, with babies being born in May and June.North Carolina Cooperative Extension: Skunks (443 KB) The litter will stay close to the mother until the fall.North Carolina Cooperative Extension: Skunks (443 KB) By the following spring, both sexes are mature enough to reproduce.Self Defense
Skunks use a spray made from sulfuric acid as a defense mechanism. When they feel threatened, they will warn their assailant by stomping their feet.The Humane Society of the United States: Skunks If the warning is not heeded, they contort their bodies, lift their tails and spray their assailant. Two scent glands produce the spray, which is emitted through the anus. This spray burns the eyes and nasal passages upon contact.Animal Diversity Web: Striped Skunk The odor from the skunk's spray is difficult to remove and may last for several days.-
Skunks Questions
One of our fuzzy creatures had an encounter with a skunk last night. Any tips to get the scent off of a Greyhound/Borzoi ??? HELP!!! 2 AnswersA common answer is tomato sauce. But this will only mask the scent, not get rid of it. A chemistry professor at Humboldt University discovered a better way. Mix... read more
In my neighborhood every house has a dog except mine. 1 AnswerI guess everyone feels better with an extra four legged member of the family. Our relationship has gotten so strong with canines, now we feel like we have to ha... read more -
Skunks Fun Stuff
- SkunksAsPets.com: Skunks Humor
- Just Skunks: Skunks Puzzles and Games
- FreeZigsawPuzzles.com: Skunk Jigsaw Puzzle
- Just Jigsaw Puzzles: Skunk Jigsaw Puzzle
- University of Texas El Paso: Striped Skunk Coloring Page
- Quizmoz: Skunks Facts Quiz
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Just loaded up my Etsy shop with new prints, including chickens, skunks, and rocking out rockbots. http://www.etsy.com/shop/christinelarsen
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SLEEPER is here and he's as drunk as a skunk/do skunks even know what alcohol tastes like?/where the f did that saying come from?!?
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Skunks think lights are a threat, esp when startled by one. Didn't know that last Sat when I turned on the outdoor lights. yowza!
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I love skunks ♥ http://tinypic.com/r/mn28hx/6
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@Naughty_Nae I hate that! When I'm on my way to work in the a.m. skunks, possums, raccoons all the shit be out! Smfh
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