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#110 SKUNK CLOCK
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$21.99 EACH CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM IF YOUR NOT USING A CREDIT CARD Skunk species - Genus MephitisGenus Mephitis includes the species of skunk most people think of when they think of skunks -- the striped skunk. The following is specific information about the various species within this genus. Common Skunk attributesSkunk Length ...About 68 cm Skunk Weight ...1.5 to 3 kg Skunk Mate ...February Skunk Gestation ...Between 62 and 66 days Mephitis mephitis (Striped Skunk)Skunk Distribution ...Southern Canada, all of the USA, and northern Mexico. Skunk Habitat ...Most common species of skunks. Can be found in diverse habitats including the suburbs where skunks will make dens in burrows or buildings. Skunk Coat ...Primary black coat with forking white stripes of varying length on the back and tail; white patch on head. White and black hairs are not mixed. Skunk Number of young in litter ...3 to 9 young Mephitis macroura (Hooded skunk)Distribution ...Southwest USA. Skunk Habitat ...Rare. Far more secretive than the striped skunk. Coat ...Primary black coat with a solid white back and a very large white patch on the top of the head. Small white stripes may be present on the side. Also, the white and black hairs can be mixed. Number of young in litter ...3 to 5 young.
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