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Bookmark or Share- Mephitidae - WikipediaMephitidae is a family of mammals comprising the skunks and stink badgers.They are noted for the great development of their anal scent glands, which they use to deter predators.Skunks were formerly classified as a subfamily of the Mustelidae (the weasel family); however, in the 1990s, genetic evidence caused skunks to be treated as a separate family. [1]
- Understanding Skunks: Everything You Need to KnowSkunks are small mammals known for their distinctive black and white fur and the strong odor they emit as a defense mechanism. They belong to the family Mephitidae, which includes different species found across North and South America.
- Skunk - WikipediaSkunks 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.
- Skunk | Scent, Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannicaskunk, (family Mephitidae), black-and-white mammal, found primarily in the Western Hemisphere, that uses extremely well-developed scent glands to release a noxious odour in defense. The term skunk, however, refers to more than just the well-known striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis).
- What to do about skunks - The Humane Society of the United StatesSkunks, easily identifiable by their characteristic black and white striping, are infamous for producing a foul odor when frightened. Although a skunk’s spray is known mostly for its robust smell, it can also cause intense discomfort if it gets into a person or animal’s eyes.
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