Striped skunks are known to use their sharp claws to tear apart rotting logs to find grubs, dig in the soil for insects, and pin down prey. Their practice of digging leaves small-but-noticeable pits in the …

Instantly 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 skunks are natives of North America and occur from northern Mexico to southern Canada. They prefer open areas with a variety of habitats and inhabit particularly mixed woodlands, brushy corners, …

Striped 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 …

Striped skunks are easily distinguishable by their coloration pattern. With overall black pelage, they have a thin, white stripe along the center-top of their snout and forehead as well as a prominent white …

The 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 hindquarters. On each side of the anus is a scent gland …

Sep 2, 2025 · There are actually 5 skunk species in North America (12 across North, Central, and South America), but only the striped skunk spans parts of the entire continent. It is also the inspiration …

Although the color pattern of striped skunk can vary widely from individual to individual, it generally consists of a black base with a white stripe extending from the head down to the shoulder where it …

Meet the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, breeding, lifespan, facts and behavior.

The Striped Skunk, mephitis mephitis, is a small to medium-sized mammal known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.