Checkout this small family of Skunks. They are currently being rehabilitated at our center before we safely release them back into the wild. Striped Skunk Origin: North-South America Lifespan: 2-4 years Size: Striped skunk are mid-sized skunks Skunks can weigh as little as 1lb. (Spotted Skunk) and as large as 18lbs (Hognose Skunk). Diet: Omnivore, eat primarily Insects, larvae, earthworms, grubs, rodents, lizards, salamander, frogs, snakes, birds, moles, eggs, berries, roots, leaves, grasses, fu

Skunk Tracks: Identification Guide for Snow, Mud, and More

Various - Skunk Tracks

In August, we showed you our juvenile spotted skunk practicing some of her first handstands! This is her today, still doing handstands😍 Spotted skunks do this as a warning before they spray, and it's very effective for scaring off predators. Next week, she'll be ready for release along with 8 of her striped skunk friends! #keepaustinwild #handstandwarning | Austin Wildlife Rescue

Striped Skunk Color Pattern Explained

Basil, the striped skunk, is using a puzzle feeder to demonstrate his instinctive foraging skills! In their natural habitat, skunks keep their nose to the ground using their keen sense of smell to find snacks. Once found, they use their long claws to dig up whatever tasty treat they can reach including moles, fruits, nuts, insects, grasses, and worms just to name a few. While we might not appreciate the holes that skunks leave in our yards, we sure do appreciate the free pest control they provid