Skunk (Mephitidae)
The Pygmy Spotted Skunk
Fossil Record/Genetic Record:
Skunks do not occur in Europe today, but they did occur there in the past. The oldest recognized fossil identified as a skunk occurred in Germany about 11-12 million years ago. Skunks evolved from some of the earliest ancestors of the modern carnivores.
Shared trials of the species:
Anal scent glands.
Capable diggers.
Rely on a variety of food.
Usually have 2-12 offspring.
Breeding usually occurs in February and March.
Before they spray they go through a series of threats.
Major causes of mortality is automobiles.
Skunks succumb to parasites and diseases.
Non-shared traits:
Performs a front handstand and approaches the predator appearing much larger than they really are.
They are agile.
More carnivorous,
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Humboldt's Hog Nosed Skunk
Fossil/Genetic Record:
While skunks do not occur in Europe today, they did occur there in the past. The oldest recognized fossil identified as a skunk occurred in Germany about 11-12 million years ago. Skunks evolved from some of the earliest ancestors of the modern carnivores.
Shared trials of the species:
Anal scent glands.
Capable diggers.
Rely on a variety of food.
Usually have 2-12 offspring.
Breeding usually occurs in February and March.
Before they spray they go through a series of threats.
Major causes of mortality is automobiles.
Skunks succumb to parasites and diseases.
Non-shared traits of the species:
Stand on hind feet and slam front feet to the ground before spraying.
Powerfully built upper bodies.
Can climb up rough terrain.
Elongated noses.
Eats bugs and grubs.
Size of a small house cat.
Largest skunk of the group.
White stripe down the back.
Niche of the species:
i. Enviroment: Ranges from grass and shrub land to rocky outcroppings. They may also be found around human dwellings (houses, sheds,
1.A lot of people are misinformed, have misconceptions, or might not have any idea at all about what these animals are about. The ferret family, which includes weasels, mink, polecats, martins, skunks, badgers, otters, wolverines, and the endangered black-footed ferret. Early Greek literature suggests that unlike its cousins, the ferret has been domesticated for approximately two to three thousand years.
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