Saturday, December 7, 2013

Skunks

name: Skunk

Scientific name: Mephitidae

More information:

What are skunks known for? The stench they emit !

EWW

These mammals has an ability of spraying a liquid with a strong odour. It can be found around the North America region, and they can be quite a pest.

Skunks are omnivorous and eats mostly insects, but also birds, small mammals and plants.



Skunks can spray their stinky liquid up to around 3m! So you might never want to provoke one. Its average lifespan in the wild is 3 years.


Their conservation status : Least concern













image credits:www.northrup.org

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