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Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

Description:

Mammal, black body with distinct white stripe from head to tail.. They are omnivores, approximately the size of a house cat as adults.

Habitat:

The Americas Very common in the Great Lakes area, both in woodlands, and urban areas.

Notes:

Opportunistic feeders which have adapted to urban living, feeding on garbage, and are considered pests to some people. Can emit a pungent spray up to 10 feet, which effectively deters predators.

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5 Comments

SandraH
SandraH 12 years ago

LOL - I love these guys! so cute. great pics!

freespirit
freespirit 12 years ago

Taken as I lay on the grass 10ft away... All was well until someone accidentally slammed the cottage door! Hence the last photo..........The part of a skunk you DON'T want to see!

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

Uy the third pic looks like they are already sprinkling..!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Excellent pictures.

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

I had never seen this one before. Amazing pics and superb information. Thanks for sharing.

freespirit
Spotted by
freespirit

Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jul 9, 2011
Submitted on Oct 29, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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