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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
What type of consumer is a skunk?
a skunk is a primary consume unless ther is bugs in the food chain then its a secondary consumer
The Color of Skunk Spray is Yellow.
It is not urine!! It contains chemical (smelly) and it can get rid of the frogs and other enemies in the food cycle.
Skunk kits (babies) drink milk, yes. Adult skunks generally feed on insects, eggs, berries, grasses, birds. snakes, etc. The diet of an adult skunk is extremely omnivorous.
Where do you go to adopt a skunk?
Contact your local wildlife/fish and game office. Some counties in Kentucky do not allow skunks to be kept as pets. Also, even where it's allowed by the county, the state requires a permit, which must be renewed every three years.
You must purchase the animal from a licensed breeder within the state (breeder licenses must be renewed annually). You should be able to get a list from the wildlife office.
(For what it's worth, on the list where I found this information, a toll-free phone number was provided; you might try calling (800) 852-0942 which appears to be the number of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.)
Yes. A skunk is able to jump. They cannot jump very high and are reluctant to jump unless they really need to jump for escaping, catching food, etc... Skunks mainly prefer though to stay on the ground.
Do skunks play possum and how can you be sure they're dead?
They do not play dead and even if one did then just throw a rock or something near it and you will find out...
Quite inteligent. When they were training the "astrochimp" Ham, he was trained to pull a lever when a light started blinking. He was rewarded with a banana pellet for success, and a mild electric shock to his feet for failure. He was more accurate than the General of the Army.
move very slowly and cover the trap with a pool liner so when it sprays it wont get on you
I think that skunks do but I'm not sure about cute, little chipmunks.
What type of biome has raccoons and skunks?
Raccoons can be found in all but the coldest and snowiest biomes. They live in deciduous forests, conifer forests, mixed forests, rainforests, wetlands, grasslands, deserts and even in large urban areas,
Yes. it is very possible to own a skunk.They have these spray glands you have to remove so they dont spray you, though. Bred skunks can already have their glands removed, and they may be spayed and neutered already.
-your welcome, from angelle
How does a skunk produce its odor?
That ghastly spray is the skunk's best defense and, boy, does it work! No creature, human, or beast, can stand being near a skunk with that odor. It comes from a fluid called musk which is produced and stored in a pair of glands under the animal's tail. A skunk can propel the spray about 10 feet!
What is the purpose of thorns in a rosebush?
The thorns of a cactus are a mutation or adaptation of what were once the leaves.
- The smaller surface area allows for less loss of water through evaporation.
- The pointy nature of the thorns works as a deterrent to animals that might otherwise chew through the outer layers for the water contained within the plant.
to prevent themselves being eaten by predators
How do you get rid of a skunk on a porch?
You should either call an exterminator or get an animal trap.
What country do skunks live in?
The two skunk species in the Mydaus genus inhabit Indonesia and the Philippines; all other skunks inhabit the Americas from Canada to central South America. (Wikipedia)
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How many babies do skunks have in 1 year?
I know this one! Only one litter per year. No matter what. They can have a whole bunch of babies, but only once a year.
