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Eastern Spotted Skunk

Spilogale putorius

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34.6937, -112.666

Field Notes

Description:

A baby spotted skunk that ran up the tree when frightened.

Habitat:

Scrub oak, boulders and pine trees

Species ID Suggestions

Western Spotted Skunk

Spilogale gracilis

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GeoffreyPalmer
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Comments (5)
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Wonderful photo. We used to get a lot of skunks in that area too (toward Prescott), but they were mostly plain old striped skunk and the occasional hog-nosed skunk... and I never got a photo of a baby one! :)
LisaRichlinDavis
Thank you all. I have a lot of wildlife that wanders thru my "yard". Skunks love me, unfortunately.
ceherzog
wow...I seldom if ever see skunks. Neat shot.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2011

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