| Latin Name |
Mephitis mephitis |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| North America |
| Colour |
Black & White |
| Length |
55 - 75 cms (22 - 30 inches) |
| Tail |
17.5 - 25 cms (7 - 10 inches) |
| Weight |
2.5 - 6.5 Kgs (5.5 - 14 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
6 Yrs |
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Striped Skunk are:
Mephitis mephitis avia
Mephitis mephitis elongata
Mephitis mephitis estor
Mephitis mephitis holzneri
Mephitis mephitis hudsonica
Mephitis mephitis major
Mephitis mephitis mephitis
Mephitis mephitis mesomelas
Mephitis mephitis nigra
Mephitis mephitis notata
Mephitis mephitis occidentalis
Mephitis mephitis spissigrada
Mephitis mephitis varians
Interesting Facts
Skunks are believed to be one of the principle carriers of rabies in North America.
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