Eastern Spotted Skunk

Small black skunk with coat covered with irregular stripes and spots. Tail is white-tipped.

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Common Name

Eastern Spotted Skunk

Comments

When threatened, it gives fair warning by raising its tail, doing a handstand and spreading its hind feet before spraying. A good climber and swimmer, it is more agile than the striped skunk.

Scientific Name

Spilogale putorius

Habitat

Mixed woodlands, wastelands, farmlands.

Size

To 22 in. (55 cm)