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Mammals
Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 3-7 years
- Weight
- 1.8-4.5 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) is a omnivore species found in North American forests and grasslands. It typically lives 3-7 years, weighing around 1.8-4.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the skunk: A skunk's spray can be smelled from over a kilometer away.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.