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Striped Skunk

Mephitis memphitis

Photo by mhufnagl
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Field Notes

Description:

Common throughout North America. When frightened, will stamp feet,arch back, scurry backwards with raised tail. Warning is followed by pungent spray eminating from anal glands.

Notes:

I must take a good look around before sending the dogs out.

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