Skunks are mammals best known for their ability to secrete a liquid with a strong, foul odor. General appearance ranges from species to species, from black-and-white to brown or cream colored. Skunks belong to the family Mephitidae[1][2] and to the order Carnivora. There are 10 species of skunks, which are divided into four genera: Mephitis (hooded and striped skunks, two species), Spilogale (spotted skunks, two species), Mydaus (stink badgers, two species), and Conepatus (hog-nosed skunks, four species). The two skunk species in the Mydaus genus inhabit Indonesia and the Philippines; all other skunks inhabit the Americas from Canada to central South America.
Skunks had been classified as a subfamily within the family Mustelidae, which includes ferrets, weasels, otters and badgers. However, recent genetic evidence suggests that the skunks are not as closely related to the mustelids as previously thought; they are now classified in their own family.[2]
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The skunks come from a family called "mustelids"
ferrets,tayra,wesals,minks,stoats,wolverines,otters,polecats,badgers,and skunks are relitives.
As of lately, it is the weasel. The badger used to be considered the closest. In some places, the "stink badger" still is.
Mustildae
A group of skunks is called a surfeit or a stench.
Kingdom Animalia Phylum Cordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Mephitidae
I think that the liquid is called musk. The skunks spray it to enemies, it comes out from it's butt.
The human activity called driving a car can cause skunks to die.
A male skunk is a boar.
A young skunk is called a kit. == ==a kit
skunks because elaphants can hurt you more then skunks.
a baby is a kit male is a bore female is a sow
Their unique odour and bold coloring
62 types of skunks
Skunks have stripes.
no - Ireland has no skunks - thankfully!