They are mostly found by farms
Eastern spotted skunk was created in 1758.
I don't know all of them but the Spotted Skunk is among those treasured animals
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.
the eastern spotted skunk
Spilogale putorius.
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Plains spotted skunk has jet black fur and distinct white spots in front of the ears and between the eyes. It has four to six broken white stripes extending from its neck along its back and sides. It has a white triangle on its forehead. The tail is solid black except for a spot of white at the base and a little at the tip. The total length of spotted skunk is 426-567 mm (17-22 inches ). The spotted skunk is nocturnal and omnivorous in nature; it eats some birds, vegetables, insects (during summer), mice and rats (during winter). Litters of about five young spotted skunks are born from April to July. Plains spotted skunk live in open tallgrass prairies, forests, bushy areas and cultivated land. Wild habitat is generally associated with streams or rivers, but will also live in areas of human habitation including barns and brush piles.
Yes, a spotted skunk is primarily a carnivore, although it has an omnivorous diet. It mainly feeds on insects, small mammals, and birds, but it also consumes fruits and plants when available. This adaptability in diet helps the skunk thrive in various environments.
Yes, skunks do live in Alabama. The most common species found in the state is the Eastern spotted skunk. These animals thrive in various habitats, including forests, fields, and even suburban areas, making them relatively widespread throughout Alabama.
The spotted skunk is still fairly common, but exact figures are lacking.
over 50 species including the black bear, eastern spotted skunk, and the Shenandoah salamander.
Yes! That is what a local told me in California