In the forests, fields, and backyards of North America, the striped skunk is an unmistakable sight. Its bold black-and-white stripes are more than just a fashion statement—they’re a warning. But why ...
Here's what to know. Skunks are mammals in the Mephitidae family — they are not rodents — including five species in North America, according to the Wild Farm Alliance. Striped skunks seen in Michigan ...
They do provide food for some animals, they burrow, and that activity could benefit other species. They eat dead stuff, dispose of it. They’re just kind of skunks doing skunk things.” ...
Skunks are mammals in the Mephitidae family — they are not rodents — including five species in North America, according to the Wild Farm Alliance. Striped skunks seen in Michigan have black ...