Skunks
Skunks
are
famous
for
their
smelly
spray.
It
keeps
predators
away.
The
most
common
skunks
have
black
and
white
striped
fur.
But
skunks
can
have
many
different
markings.
Skunks
have
small
bodies
and
long,
bushy
tails.
Their
black
and
white
fur
can
be
many
patterns.
These
colors
make
skunks
easy
to
spot.
Predators
know
to
stay
away
to
avoid
being
sprayed.
Skunks
are
nocturnal.
They
usually
live
in
deserts,
forests,
and
mountains.
Sometimes
skunks
live
in
burrows
made
by
other
animals.
Hollow
logs
are
also
common
skunk
homes.
Skunks
are
omnivores.
They
eat
insects,
small
animals,
and
eggs.
They
also
eat
fruit
and
plants.
A
female
skunk
can
have
two
to
twelve
babies
at
a
time.
Baby
skunks
are
called
kits.
They
are
born
in
a
den.
Skunks
mostly
live
alone.
They
can
live
for
three
years
in
the
wild.
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Skunk Classification: Mammal
Diet: Omnivore
Endangered Status: Most are Least Concern. One is Vulnerable. -
Average Length – Including Tail A skunk is shorter than an acoustic guitar. -
Average Weight A skunk is heavier than a textbook.
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