Fun Facts: · Striped Skunk gets its name from the Latin word “mephit” meaning “bad odor” · Discharges a yellowish, oily, nauseating, sulfur-alcohol compound from ...

Striped skunks are about the size of house cats, with small triangular-shaped heads, small ears, and dark eyes. Most of its fur is black.

Fun Facts. One of the most notable characteristics of this animal is its defense system; striped skunks have the ability to spray a foul smelling fluid from ...

Fun Facts for Kids · A skunk's smelly spray can reach up to ten feet, and be detected for up to 2.4 km (1.5 mi). · Skunks eat honeybees and wasps and often attack ...

8 нояб. 2024 г. · Five fun facts about those stinky skunks · They spray only as a last resort · They don't all have stripes · They thrive in many different habitats.

Striped skunks are between 18 and 32 inches in length and weigh up to eight pounds, making them the approximate size of a house cat. Males are typically ...

Striped skunks are easily distinguishable by their pattern and the color of their fur. The majority of their fur is black and they have a thin, white stripe.

Fun Facts. Striped skunks will be born blind and helpless, but by the time they are 8 days old, they will be able to spray musk. Skunk size will be affected ...

Fun Facts · A skunk's sulfuric spray has a range of up to 10 feet, and its odor can be detected up to 1.5 miles. · Skunks eat wasps and honeybees, and will often ...