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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.

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Are skunks producers?

No a skunk is not a producer it is a consumer it is a omnivore and it the middle of the food chain.


Is a skunk a carnivore?

skunks are omnivores because a skunks eat plants and animals and the definition of a omnivore is a organism that eats both plants and animals. Humans are considered omnivores.


What is the skunk's diet?

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!


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.


Would a skunk eat a dead skunk.. I was driving to work in 10am and saw a skunk eating a dead skunk. Is that normal?

Primarily omnivorous, skunks will aslo scavenge human garbage and carcasses left by other animals. So yes, it is quite normal. Skunks are also known to scratch at the front of a beehive, then eat the guard bees that come out! See the Related Link listed below for more information: