Additional information
| Common Name | Striped Skunk |
|---|---|
| Comments | Protects itself by spraying aggressors with noxious-smelling musk from its anal glands. Spray effective to 20 ft. (6 m) away. Feeds on vegetation, insects and small mammals. |
| Scientific Name | Mephitis mephitis |
| Habitat | Open wooded areas, farmland, suburbs. |
| Size | To 31 in. (78 cm) |
