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Mephitis mephitis
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Mephitis mephitis.
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Mephitis mephitis for the striped skunk. There are several skunk species with different scientific names, of course.
"Mephitis mephitis"
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The average life span for a striped skunk(Mephitis mephitis) in the wild is six years.
Mephitis.
The spotted skunk, Spilogale putorius, is a mustelid, related to weasels, badgers, ferrets, otters, etc. It's closet relatives are the striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis, the hog nosed skunk, Conepatus leuconatus, the hooded skunk, Mephitis macroura.
Mephitisian.
The Latin name for skunks is Mephitis. This genus includes several species, such as the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) and the spotted skunk (Spilogale species). These animals are known for their distinctive black and white coloration and their ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.
Mephitis, which is a common striped skunk, and Spilogale, which is a common spotted skunk. There are 8 more species that are much less common. Mephitis in Latin means "noxious vapor".