Striped Skunk
Habitat: striped skunks are found in most of the U.S. and Canada. They inhabit deserts, grassy plains, cultivated copies, forest edges, pastures and suburbs.
Description: striped skunks are considered to be the most primitive of the living carnivores. They are furry animals with a stocky body and a small, elongated head. The skunk’s legs are short with powerful claws. The ears are small and round. Skunks cannot see too well, but their sense of hearing is very good. The coat of a skunk is black with two broad, white stripes, which form a cap on its head and shoulders, and a thin white stripe down its muzzle. Skunks have a bushy black tail with a white tip. A skunk’s coloration isn’t protective at all – it’s bold and advertising to enemies that this animal shouldn’t be bothered.