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Skunks are mammals in the family Mephitidae. They are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent from their anal glands. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration. While related to polecats and … 展开
Skunk species vary in size from about 15.6 to 37 in (40 to 94 cm) long and in weight from about 1.1 lb (0.50 kg) (spotted skunks) to 18 lb (8.2 kg) (hog-nosed skunks). They have moderately elongated bodies with relatively short, well-muscled legs and long front 展开
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It is rare for a healthy skunk to bite a human, though a tame skunk whose scent glands have been … 展开The word skunk is dated from the 1630s, adapted from a southern New England Algonquian language (probably Abenaki) seganku, from Proto-Algonquian *šeka:kwa, from *šek- 'to urinate' + *-a:kw 'fox'. Skunk has historic use as an insult, attested from 1841. 展开
Skunks are crepuscular and solitary animals when not breeding, though in the colder parts of their range, they may gather in communal dens for warmth. During the day they shelter in burrows, which they can dig with their powerful front claws. For most of the … 展开
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网页2024年8月16日 · Skunk, black-and-white mammal, found primarily in the Western Hemisphere, that uses extremely well-developed scent glands …
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Scent glands and species of skunks | Britannica
网页skunk, Any of several black-and-white New World species in the carnivore family Mephitidae that eject an odoriferous liquid (as far as 12 ft [3.7 m]) when threatened. The liquid becomes a fine mist that causes tearing of …
Understanding Skunks: Everything You Need to Know
网页2023年9月4日 · Skunks have distinct black and white fur patterns, which serve as a warning to potential predators. This coloration indicates their ability to release a noxious spray when threatened. The spray is …
Skunk - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and …
网页Skunks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Scientists have identified 10 different skunk species across North, Central, and South America. Some are the classic black and white striped, while others are …
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网页Their smelly spray, called musk, is not easy to ignore! Skunks live all over North and South America, in rural areas, suburbs, and the city. But if you see one, watch out! The spray, which comes...
Striped Skunk - National Geographic
网页Get a whiff of this familiar mammal, notorious for its unique predator-deterrent. Learn more about the life of the legendary skunk.
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网页2023年4月18日 · Skunks use a variety of communication and defense mechanisms to protect themselves from predators. When threatened, skunks will raise their fur, arch their back, and stamp their front feet. …
Why Skunks Have Stripes: To Point to Fierce Anal Glands?
网页2011年6月3日 · A new analysis of data on and pictures of nearly 200 carnivorous mammals —including skunks, badgers, and wolverines —shows that fierce fighters tend to be more boldly colored than more ...
