Taxonomy
What is the kingdom of the skunk? (if u dont get this im genuinely worried)
Animalia
Are skunks native to the Ohio Valley?
yes.
What did I compare them to when they stomp their feet?
Are skunks carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores?
Omnivores
What common house pet are they the same size as?
the cat
What is the Class of the skunk?
Mammalia
2-4 years
True or False: They spray a watery liquid that only smells for about a day.
FAAALSSSEEEEE its oily and sticky, plus that stuff stinks for WEEKS
True or false: Skunks are nocturnal animals
TRUUEEE !!!
True or false: They are very extroverted and will approach anyone and anything
FALSOOOOO they are very shy
What is the Order of the skunk?
Carnivora
2-10
Why do skunks spray?
They feel threatened
What type of home do skunks make/steal?
They make burrows
True or false: Skunks are super smart animals
THATS TRUEE
What is the genus and species of the skunk?
Mephitis mephitis
What places do they typically burrow?
Woodlands and meadows
What action do they do before they spray?
Stomping their feet
They have strong ___ that they use to build their homes
What are they immune to?
Snake venom (which is why they eat snakes)
What is the Family of the skunk?
Mephitidae
When is the skunk's mating season?
A skunk can spray up to __ feet
15
What do they like to eat? (2 examples is fine)
Fruits, snakes, birds, insects, other small rodents
What rare color can they be?
White, because they can be albino