Additional information
| 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) |
