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striped skunks, spotted skunks, hooded skunks, weasels, martens, animals like that.
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How do you spell scunk?
A mammal of the family Mephitidae is a skunk.
What species are skunks?
The skunk is basically the species. If you wanted to know the family or order, then I can answer you. Family- Mephitidae Order- Carnivora
What family do skunks belong to?
Skunks have long been classified as a subfamily of the weasel family (Mustelidae). Genetic data, however, suggest placement of skunks in their own family, Mephitidae (mephitis being Latin for “bad odour”).
Are skunks and Tasmanian devils related?
No. Skunks are placental mammals of the family Mephitidae. Tasmanian devils are marsupials of the family Dasyuridae.
Is both the ferret and mongoose in the Mephitidae species?
The mongoose is of the family Herpestidae and the ferret belongs to the weasel genus of the family Mustelidae. The skunk is in the family of the Mephitadae.
Is a ferret and mongoose in the Mephitidae family?
According to Wikipedia - the Ferret is classified in the family 'Mustelidae' and the Mongoose is in the 'Herpestidae' family. Skunks were previously classified within the Family Mustelidae until 1997 when J. Dragoo, et al, determined that Skunks do not have the same DNA as ferrets. Skunks and Stink Badgers were both re-classified as Mephitidae at that time.
Who is the author of My family and other animals?
Gerald Durrell wrote My Family and Other Animals.
What does Mephitidae mean?
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Do skunks like to eat zinnias?
Yes, skunks like to eat zinnias. The mammals in question (Mephitidae family) number among the world's omnivore ("everything-eaters") and therefore will feed upon animals and plants with equal enjoyment and fervor.
Are squirrels rodents?
The skunk is not a rodent. They belong to the family Mephitidae and the order Carnivora which does not include rodentia. They are sometimes placed in the family Mustelidae (weasels) but have been discovered to be less related than was thought. They are sometimes called 'polecats' in deference to the fact that they look like a European polecat (Mustela putorius), which actually is a member of the Mustelidae family.
What are the ratings and certificates for My Family and Other Animals - 1987?
My Family and Other Animals - 1987 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
What rhymes with Mephitidae?
call it a day
