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Skunks are omnivorous. They will eat anything. That is, they will consume animal matter as well as plant matter. They are known to subsist upon small rodents, insects, worms, lizards, birds, eggs, moles, salamanders, grubs, larvae, and snakes. Skunks are also known to eat mushrooms, nuts, leaves, grass, roots, and berries. Skunks have also been observed scratching at bee hives, and then eating the bees that come out!
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What wild animals spray like skunks?
Striped polecats spray like skunks.
How can human activity affect skunks?
The human activity called driving a car can cause skunks to die.
Do skunks live in the North Pole?
No, Skunks are not native to the North Pole. If one is there it is because it has been brought in.
Are skunks herbivores?
Skunks are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal material and changing their diet as the seasons change. They eat insects and larvae, earthworms, small rodents, lizards, salamanders, frogs, snakes, birds, moles, and eggs. They also commonly eat berries, roots, leaves, grasses, fungi, and nuts. In settled areas, skunks also seek human garbage. Less often, skunks may be found acting as scavengers, eating bird and rodent carcasses left by cats or other animals. Pet owners, particularly those of cats, may experience a skunk finding its way into a garage or basement where pet food is kept. Skunks commonly dig holes in lawns in search of grubs and worms.
Are skunks nocturnal?
Yes.
Do skunks eat dog poop?
Skunks are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal material and changing their diet as the seasons change. so it depends what time of the year it is.
What is a skunks niche?
a niche is a special role in which a animal has . a niche is a special role in which a animal has .
Do skunks drink milk?
Skunk kits (babies) drink milk, yes. Adult skunks generally feed on insects, eggs, berries, grasses, birds. snakes, etc. The diet of an adult skunk is extremely omnivorous.
Is a skunk a herbivore a carnivore an omnivore incentive?
Skunks are omnivores with a varied diet. They eat invertebrates, small vertebrates, eggs, and various types of plants and fruits. Their diet changes depending on the season and what is available.
Are skunks better then elaphants?
skunks because elaphants can hurt you more then skunks.
Are there varieties of skunks?
62 types of skunks
Do skunks have stripes or sport?
Skunks have stripes.
Does Ireland have skunks?
no - Ireland has no skunks - thankfully!
Do skunks slide?
no, i dont think skunks slide I dont think skunks slide, but if they fall on ice they will.
Are skunks offsprings?
Skunks reproduce and have offspring but there are adult skunks as well
What is a group of skunks called?
A group of skunks is called a surfeit or a stench.
How many bones do skunks have?
skunks have 1000 teeth in all
