Striped skunk - Wikipedia
WEBThe striped skunk is one of the major carriers of the rabies virus, second only to raccoons in the US where skunks are 25% of annual cases. Skunks are the primary hosts in the north- and south-central United States as well as in Canada.
Striped skunk - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBInstantly recognizable, striped skunks are known for their signature coloration and for their ability to emit a strong and pungent odor when upset. They are native to the United States and Canada.
Striped Skunk - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) is a skunk of the genus Mephitis that occurs across much of North America. These animals possess highly developed musk-filled scent glands to ward off predators.
Striped Skunk - National Geographic
WEBStriped Skunk. Common Name: Striped Skunk. Scientific Name: Mephitis mephitis. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name: Surfeit. Average Life Span In The Wild: 3 years. Size: Head and body: 8...
All about Striped Skunks - Welcome Wildlife
WEBJan 22, 2019 · The most common are Striped Skunks, Mephitis mephitis, composed of thirteen subspecies. One or another of them can be found across the United States, up into southern Canada, and down to the northern border of Mexico.
ADW: Mephitis mephitis: INFORMATION
WEBStriped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) have a range spanning most of North America. From east to west, they reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, covering most of the continental United States and southern regions of Canada. They also range to the south over a portion of northern Mexico.
Striped Skunk | NC Wildlife
WEBThe striped skunk is well known for its black and white coloration and its ability to spray a smelly secretion from scent sacs located in its hind quarters. On each side of the anus is a scent gland surrounded by muscles.
Skunks can lose their stripes—and now we might know why
WEBOct 6, 2023 · Striped skunks (pictured, a captive animal at a wildlife center in New Mexico) can sport a variety of colors and patterns across their range.
Striped Skunk - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBStriped skunks are about the size of house cats, with small triangular-shaped heads, small ears, and dark eyes. Most of its fur is black, with a dazzling white stripe that starts at its head and splits into a wide V-shape at its rump. It also has a white bar on its forehead, between its eyes.
Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Its common name describes the white stripes running along its back, another common name is polecat. Size and Description. The striped skunk is roughly the same size as a domestic cat, with a small triangular shaped head tapering into a rounded nose. Best known for its black and white fur pattern.
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