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Skunk (Spilogale putorius)

Updated: Sep 8


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SKUNK  (Spilogale putorius)

Length: Head and body: 36 cm; tail: 23 cm

Characteristics: stripes and white spots on black background.

Habitat: Forest , rocky terrain, prairies,  often near water.

When threatened, the skunk kicks with its back legs and throws a fetid liquid at the enemy. Typical food supplies are mice and rats. But in the Autumn they eat fruits..

 
 
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