Oct 9, 2023 · Skunks are Mustelids (members of the weasel family) and are well adapted to both wild and civilized settings. All have scent glands which secrete musk giving them a highly effective …

Wisconsin is home to two native skunk species. The more common is the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis), although they are not typically seen because they are primarily active at night. The spotted …

Striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) are members of the weasel family. Most are black with white stripes the length of the body (Figure 1), and are easily recognized by most people. Coat color is quite …

There are two species of skunk found in Oklahoma. The striped skunk, which is more common and frequently comes into conflict with humans, and the spotted skunk.

They are found in a wide variety of habitats of domestic house cats, measuring 21-28 inches in total length and including forests, agriculture, and urban areas. Areas dominated by brush that weighing …

L D L I F E STRIPED SKUNKS IN MASSACHUSETTS The striped skunk is a common mammal found throughout most of Massachusetts, exc. pt for the Elizabeth Islands and Nantucket. They are highly …

The skunk has one of the most widely known systems of defense in the animal world, but striped skunks usually do not discharge their foul-smelling musk unless seriously threatened.