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Plains spotted skunk has jet black fur and distinct white spots in front of the ears and between the eyes. It has four to six broken white stripes extending from its neck along its back and sides. It has a white triangle on its forehead. The tail is solid black except for a spot of white at the base and a little at the tip. The total length of spotted skunk is 426-567 mm (17-22 inches ). The spotted skunk is nocturnal and omnivorous in nature; it eats some birds, vegetables, insects (during summer), mice and rats (during winter). Litters of about five young spotted skunks are born from April to July.
Plains spotted skunk live in open tallgrass prairies, forests, bushy areas and cultivated land. Wild habitat is generally associated with streams or rivers, but will also live in areas of human habitation including barns and brush piles.
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Can you give me some information on the plains spotted skunk?
The jet black fur of the plains spotted skunk has distinct white spots abd 4 ti 6 broken stripes, while the much larger striped skunks have one, two, or no stripes. When they need to defend themselves, they stamp their front feet rapidly or try to bluff by doind handstands to make themselves look larger. They spray their pungent, acidic musk only as a last resort for defense. Spotted skunks live in open tallgrass prairies, forests, brushy areas and cultivated land. During the summer they eat mostly insects such as grasshoppers, crickets, ground beetles, and scarab beetles, and also some plants and fruits. Their winter diet consists mostly of mice. Litters of about five baby spotted skunks are born from April to July. They were once common in the western half of the state but have declined drastically throughout their range. Although one to three observations of single individuals have been made in most Missouri counties as recently as 1991, overall, plains spotted skunks have greatl declined in Missouri. Possible reasons for their decline are numerous. The drought of the mid-1930s was followed by a loss of habitat as small farms were replaced by larger, more mechanized operations. This resulted in improved grain storage and more efficient harvest techniques, which reduced the amount of available waste grain and rodent prey. The removal of hedgerows and destruction of outbuildings eliminated much of the denning and feeding habitat of spotted skunks. The introduction of harmful pesticides like DDT may have affected their populations. Annual fur harvest of spotted skunks in Missouri declined from 55,400 in 1940 to 1 in 1989.
Which plant smells like a skunk?
Some strains of cannabis sativa smell exactly like a skunk.
What illegal drug has a skunk smell?
some sorts of marijuana have a "skunk smell". in fact, a type of marijuana is called skunk, most likely because of the skunk odor it leaves behind after being smoked.
What are some animal names that begin with an s?
salamander, skunk.
What are some spotted animals?
cows
How much those a spotted salamander weigh?
Some spotted salamanders can get up to 0.5 kg
What are some examples of plains?
gulf coastal plains
What is the Skunk Works?
Skunk Works was a top secret division of Lockheed, they worked on some of the most classified military projects. Including the SR-71 Blackbird.
Has skunk-spray been weaponized yet?
It stinks some, but not as we know it.
What both the skunk and the skunk cabbage have an adaptation that keeps organisms away?
Oh, dude, both the skunk and the skunk cabbage have this super cool adaptation where they release a smelly chemical to keep other organisms at bay. It's like their own version of a "Do Not Disturb" sign, but with a much stronger odor. So yeah, if you ever come across a skunk or skunk cabbage, just give them some space unless you want to smell like a funky mix of garlic and burnt rubber.
What are spotted geckos?
Small crickets, nats, meal worms, and maybe some vegetation.
