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Striped Skunk

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Striped Skunks
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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

Interesting Facts

Skunks are believed to be one of the principle carriers of rabies in North America.