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Skunks

The size of a cat or smaller with long fur and bushy tails, skunks are easily identified by their distinctive black and white coloration. These near-sighted omnivores have a hearty appetite for grubs and insect pests, and have also been known to consume mice and small rats. They are members of the Mustelid family, which also includes weasels, martens, and badgers. Skunks are found throughout North America, with only one species found in Asia.

1,081 Questions

Can a skunk climb up a tree?

spotted skunks are small in size, so they can easily climb trees, as they commonly do. other skunks are larger and having claws for digging makes it very hard to climb trees, therefore they rarely climb trees

Will skunks dig out a bee nest from the ground to eat the bees?

Yes, the skunks do eat the ants. Other than the ants the skunks also eat the centipedes, millipedes, earthworms, wasps and crickets also guard honey bees. Other than that skunks also eats animals like ducks, chicken, fish and much more. They are omnivorous so can eat anything.

What does it mean when a coyote crosses your path?

The fox has a number of symbolic meanings, camouflage, and the ability to meld with one's surroundings is the first to come to mind. The skillful provider is another.

Fox is said to embody adaptability, awareness, cunning, skill, and intelligence.

If fox is your personal totem or spirit guide then this could be a reminder that even the best of us sometimes get caught unawares, sometimes to our determent. However, not all naturally occurring phenomenon are to be interpreted as omens.

Can dogs and skunks have babies?

Dogs and skunks can't breed successfully. They're different species, too far apart.

What does it mean when you dream about skunks?

In dream symbols, a skunk would be something really stinky, that is, something that is going to turn into a nasty problem. The skunk might represent a person who appears harmless, but who is about to "make a big stink." Or it might be a project that is about to go terribly wrong.

How does a skunk adapt to the environment?

It adapts with its large range of food in its diet, from bugs, to small mammals, to plants, and eggs, also being nocturnal.

Can skunk spray kill grass?

Only aerasol bug spray kills grass, the same goes for aerasol sunscreen

Do skunks burrow?

Stoats and weasels will often take over burrows from their prey species, especially rabbits.

How far can skunk spray accurately?

up to 15 feet

For Zoo world: 10 ft

Are there any home remedies to help with skunk smell removal?

If you are interested in home remedies to help get rid of the skunk smell, there are some available. The most popular and commonly used is bathing in tomato juice.

Do Raccoons spray dogs?

Yes, a raccoon will attack a small dog. If the dog is small enough, he probably would lose against the raccoon too. It is best to keep your dog indoors if you have a problem with raccoons.

Where do striped skunks live?

The striped skunk lives in Central Canada to Northern Mexico.

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What kind of skunk would you find in Canada?

Yes! ... they inhabit the higher offices of government.

Do raccoons and skunks purr?

They purr and give soft churring sounds during most of their normal activities.

Do weasels and skunks often preyed on bison?

No. Bison are herbivores, not carnivores, and thus only eat plants like grass, not other animals like weasels and skunks.

Does it hurt if you get sprayed by a skunk?

umm... u will smell like s**t & that will be all bad!! also i hear that the smell don't go away easily

Keeping skunks out of garbage?

A good chase and beat session with a straw and wood broom, that animal won't come back and mightve been scared enough to curtiously leave droppings deterring other animals to seek good things in your garage

Are coyotes native to California?

Yes they are Coyotes inhabit nearly every contiguous U.S. state and Alaska. They have moved into most of the areas of North America formerly occupied by wolves, and are often observed foraging in suburban garbage bins.

What should I do if there is a skunk odor in my house?

Well the first thing to do is dont panic! The second thing you do is fill your bath tub with tomato juice and sit in the tomato juice for about a hour or so for the smell to go away.

How often can skunks spray?

Skunks can spary five times in a row. But once a skunk uses up its odor, it takes about a week to fully retain enough odor to spray again.

If you smell a skunk how far away can it be?

Depending on the wind and the elements, the smell can travel as far as 2 miles.

What are three behavioral adaptation of a striped skunk?

the three adaptains of an animal are eyes nose and mouth

How do you take care of a baby skunk?

Don't take care of it or the skunk will probably spray you.