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Striped Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

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Field Notes

Description:

Black mammal with white stripes down back and tail. This skunk first appeared to be curled up sleeping so I took a quick photo. Normally, skunks crawl into their den in the morning for the day. Unfortunately when I returned an hour later, it was still there unmoved. It seems that it was hit by a car and died in this location.

Habitat:

Residential street curb. This species is found throughout the US, southern Canada and northern Mexico.

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Striped skunk

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedMarch 14, 2014

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