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Actually, the skunk is a species all to itself. Ways to categorize the species of the skunk would be a mammal or vertebrate. Contrary to popular belief, the skunk is actually not a rodent. The skunk's family is Mephitidae and the skunk's order is Carnivora.
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Why does a honey bager smell like a skunk?
Because of the 12 species of skunk, 2 are also badgers (European species)
What 4 species of skunks are found in Big Bend National Park?
The four species of skunks found in the Big Bend National Park are the Spotted Skunk, the Striped Skunk, the Hooded Skunk and the Hog-nosed Skunk.
What is the genus and species of spotted skunk?
Spilogale putorius.
What is a very SMALL skunk called?
There is no known answer to what an usually small skunk is called. There are five species of skunks and all are different size
What Is a small skunk called?
There is no known answer to what an usually small skunk is called. There are five species of skunks and all are different size
What species is the polecat?
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".
How big is worlds largest skunk?
Gavin West says he saw a 78 lb. skunk in Manatoba, MI. September of 2010.
What is the physical appearance of a skunk?
Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown or cream-colored, but all have "warning coloration."
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
Which species of penguin is the largest?
the emperor penguin is the largest of the penguin species
Is the panda the largest species of bear?
No, the largest species of bear is the Kodiak bear :D
Is it possible to mate a pig with a skunk?
No, because they are 2 diffrent animals, and not from the same species
