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Skunks are moderately small mammals with black-and-white fur belonging to the family Mephitidae and the order Carnivora. There are 11 species of skunks, which are divided into four genera: Mephitis (hooded and striped skunks, two species), Spilogale (spotted skunks, two species), Mydaus (stink badgers, two species), and Conepatus (hog-nosed skunks, five species). 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.
Skunks are sometimes called polecats because of their visual similarity to the European polecat (Mustela putorius), a member of the Mustelidae family. Skunks were formerly considered a subfamily of the Mustelidae (where some taxonomists still place them), but recent genetic evidence indicates that they are not as closely related to the weasels and allies as formerly thought.Dragoo, J., R. Honeycutt. 1997. Systematics of mustelid-like carnivores. Journal of Mammalogy, 78/2: 426-443.
Description
Skunk species vary in size from about 15.6 in. (40 cm) to 27.3 in. (70 cm) and in weight from about 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg) (the spotted skunks) to 9.92 lb. (4.5 kg) (the hog-nosed skunks) They have a moderately elongated body with reasonably short, well-muscled legs, and long front claws for digging. More on [ Skunk ]
Published a new post: Skunks in the Temple http://cli.gs/59gEb
FaithProRumor (FPR) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:03:41 -0000
Published a new post: Skunks in the Temple http://cli.gs/59gEb
3.07 mi in the mist. 33:20 Thankful for @kentstarwalt and great conversations about adoption, Vietnam, and skunks.
wmarkwhitlock (W. Mark Whitlock) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:43:36 -0000
3.07 mi in the mist. 33:20 Thankful for @kentstarwalt and great conversations about adoption, Vietnam, and skunks.
I hope the skunks aren't having cross-species eyes-wide-shut-esque orgies with the neighborhood stray cats!!! Bcuz that would be weird!!!
RiteTiteNDaLite (D Rhodes) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:39:37 -0000
I hope the skunks aren't having cross-species eyes-wide-shut-esque orgies with the neighborhood stray cats!!! Bcuz that would be weird!!!
Why are there skunks in downtown Los Angeles?!? And most importantly, why are they always spraying in my alley?!? WTF?!?
RiteTiteNDaLite (D Rhodes) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:18:16 -0000
Why are there skunks in downtown Los Angeles?!? And most importantly, why are they always spraying in my alley?!? WTF?!?
Drunk as a skunk. Where did that saying originate? Do skunks even drink? Did I mention I'm drunk. #splah #NYC
PatrikIanPolk (Patrik-Ian Polk) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:06:08 -0000
Drunk as a skunk. Where did that saying originate? Do skunks even drink? Did I mention I'm drunk. #splah #NYC
I hate having skunks in the neighborhood, during the time of year heaters are most required. Ughhh, it's hot, stuffy, and smells GROSS! eww.
kymilpolk (Kymil Polk) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:51:07 -0000
I hate having skunks in the neighborhood, during the time of year heaters are most required. Ughhh, it's hot, stuffy, and smells GROSS! eww.
Bella Online - Bow to Me for I am the Domestic Skunk - Care instructions, exotic pets newsletter, pet related discussion and related links.
Meta Description: [ Skunks are VIOLENT LOVERS, I have to be fixed, even if I'm not broke. A very humorous article on the domestic skunk as a pet. Just remember that SKUNKS RULE! - Bow to Me for I am the Domestic Skunk - Exotic Pets is a personally written site at BellaOnline ]
Chris`s Pet Skunks - Numerous skunk pictures and informative links.
Owners of Pet Skunks - Topics dedicated to domestic skunk care, research, events, photos, rescues and organizations.
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Scent-Sational Skunks - Informative articles, newsletters, overview of state laws, care-taking requirements, dietary needs, show listing, and adoption practices.
Meta Description: [ Home of the American Domestic Skunk Association, Inc. ]
Skunks As Pets - Overview of the personality and feeding needs of skunks as pets. Includes a detailed fact sheet detailing the good versus bad of pet skunks.
Striped Skunks - Information on the striped skunk including description, habitat, diet, behavior, related links and photos.
Meta Description: [ Information on the reproduction, breeding, habitat, range, diet, and behavior, as well as Skunk pictures and links. ]
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