Skunk FAQ

SKUNK INFO - Some of my friends are trying to get information out to as many people as possible, about the good and bad points of having "Skunks As Pets". The information presented here is by no means an all inclusive list of what should and shouldn't be done, but will give you a good foundation upon which to base a decision on having a domesticated skunk. Please drop a line to Cheryl Royer for more information, or just comments of any sort. Last Updated: 6:21 PM on 12/7/95 ...

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This was Erica's senior class picture. She had it taken with her beloved pet, Aspen. Aspen died in December of 1998 to prove that he did not have rabies. Had there been an approved rabies vaccine and quarantine period in this country for skunks, Aspen would still be alive and well and brightening the Mills home. You can read Aspen's story on our background page. When you ask the average American what their thoughts are on skunk ...

Welcome to DUSTER'S SKUNK BARN Hi! I'm Duster the flying skunk, and this is my web page, completely devoted to the world's most awesome mustelids: SKUNKS! So come on in and enjoy my picture gallery Or read one of my skunk stories Or read up on fun facts and factoids about skunks NEW! Find out how you can BE A SKUNK! Sign My Guestbook View My Guestbook Be sure to visit some of the other sites in the "Virtual Furry World"! You are critter number to visit my barn since February 5t ...

The Mammals of Texas - Online Edition Eastern Hog-nosed Skunk Order Carnivora : Family Mustelidae : Conepatus leuconotus (Lichtenstein) Description. Largest of the North American skunks; superficially resembling the inland species, Conepatus mesoleucus, but larger; white stripe on back much narrower, wedge-shaped rather than truncate at anterior end and reduced or absent on the rump; upperside of tail white, underside blackish basally, but white toward tip. Dental formul ...

Striped Skunk, Mephitis mephitis Scientific name: The genus and species names are the Latin word mephitis(bad odor), referring to the offensive smell of the anal gland secretions which the Striped Skunk uses as a defensive mechanism. Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: carnivora Family: Mustelidae Size: The Striped Skunk is about the size of a domestic house cat, measuring 53.3 - 71.1 cm (21 - 28 in) in total length and weighing from 1.4 - 5 kg (3 - 11 l ...

BACK Common Mammal Species of Northwestern Ontario BIRDS FISHES REPTILES INSECTS Mephitis mephitis Striped Skunk Description Distinguishing Features - Overall colouration, black with narrow white stripe between eyes and two wide white stripes running along back, from neck to base of tail. Upperside and tip of bushy, long tail, usually whitish; sometimes whitish spotting on chest. Legs, short; feet clawed. Size - Male - 52.3 - 68.1 cm (20.6 - 26.8 in) Femal ...

SKUNKS The skunk is the omnivore known for the offensive odour it produces from glands on either side of the anus and ejects as a spray. The white stripes and spots of the western spotted skunk are infinitely variable; no two animals have quite the same markings. Skunks vary in size, but all species are black and white. They eat small mammals, birds, eggs, insects, and honey. Skunks are nocturnal. The striped, or common, skunk is found throughout the United States, Mexico, and southern Canada. There are 7 species of hog-nosed skunk. Go to contents

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