Facts
- Spilogale putorius is rarely seen, because it is very quick and agile (Bradley 1997).
- Being one of the most active skunks out there, the spotted skunk does not hibernate. However, they become less active in intense weather conditions (Bullock 2008).
- These skunks are beneficial to farms, because
they help control mice and insects (Bullock
2008).
- They are a species of least concern for
endangerment (Bradley
1997).
- Foot stomping and their famous handstand are
unique traits that separate them from their fellow
skunks (Bradley
1997).
- Sometimes if the individual struggles to bite
into an egg for food, they will push the egg to
their hind legs and kick the egg open (Bullock
2008).
- Climbing trees is also a unique feature to
escape predators (Bullock
2008).
- They’re one of the smallest skunk species (Bradley
1997).
- And they’re obviously adorable!
- Sources used to compile Facts included: Mammals of Texas- Online Edition and Mammals of Mississippi Journal, all of which can be found on the Reference page, and are specified above.
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