Gallery description : picture of a skunk
Skunk (mephitis mephitis) is an animal of the mammal type. It lives in open woodland and dense shrub. The weight of this animal is about 0.5-6.3kg (1.1-14lbs) and average life span is 5-8 years. Owls, coyote, wild cats predators are dangerous for skunks. See the table below to learn more information.
Facts about skunks
| Name | Skunk |
| Top Speed | 16km/h (10mph) |
| Type | Mammal |
| Weight | 0.5-6.3kg (1.1-14lbs) |
| Genus | Mephitis |
| Main Prey | Insects, rodents, rabbits |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Average Litter Size | 6 |
| Habitat | Open woodland and dense shrub |
| Colour | Black, white, grey |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Predators | Owls, coyote, wild cats |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Scientific Name | Mephitis mephitis |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Size | 40-80cm (15.6-31in) |
| Life Span | 5-8 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Family | Mephitidae |
| Phylum | Chordata |
Image Details
| Description | Picture of a skunk. Don’t Remember Dropping the Skunk! | Ken Davis |
| Width | 1520 pixels |
| Heigh | 1440 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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