Gallery description : skunk picture
Skunks are mammals that lead a solitary life. Scientific name is mephitis mephitis. Skunk can reach the speed of 16km/h (10mph). 5-8 years is a usual life span for the mammal. Skunks weight about 0.5-6.3kg (1.1-14lbs). These mammals grow up to 40-80cm (15.6-31in).
Facts about skunks
| Name | Skunk |
| Colour | Black, white, grey |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Type | Mammal |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Weight | 0.5-6.3kg (1.1-14lbs) |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Top Speed | 16km/h (10mph) |
| Family | Mephitidae |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Main Prey | Insects, rodents, rabbits |
| Average Litter Size | 6 |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Life Span | 5-8 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Predators | Owls, coyote, wild cats |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Size | 40-80cm (15.6-31in) |
| Habitat | Open woodland and dense shrub |
| Scientific Name | Mephitis mephitis |
| Genus | Mephitis |
| Class | Mammalia |
Image Details
| Description | Skunk picture. Description Striped Skunk not a cat.jpg |
| Width | 2189 pixels |
| Heigh | 1555 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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