Striped skunk
A kind of skunk · also called Common skunk
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About
The striped skunk is a common North American mammal roughly the size and weight of a house cat.
It is the most common skunk species in North America and is noticeably larger than the spotted skunk. Males are typically slightly larger and heavier than females, and their weights can increase substantially in the fall as they store fat for winter. Much of its total length comes from its bushy tail, which can make up more than a third of its overall body.
From Wikipedia
The striped skunk is a skunk of the genus Mephitis that occurs across much of North America, including southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. It is currently listed as least concern by the IUCN on account of its wide range and ability to adapt to human-modified environments.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a striped skunk?
- A striped skunk measures about 26 inches (0.65 m) long, stands 8.7 inches (0.22 m) tall, and weighs around 6.6 pounds (3 kg). That makes it roughly as heavy as an average domestic cat, but shorter and stockier.
- How much space does a striped skunk take up?
- About 12.7 cups (3 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
6.61 lb (3 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 12.7 cups (3 L)
- Length
- 25.6 in (65 cm)
- Height
- 8.66 in (22 cm)
Quick answer
A striped skunk measures about 26 inches (0.65 m) long, stands 8.7 inches (0.22 m) tall, and weighs around 6.6 pounds (3 kg). That makes it roughly as heavy as an average domestic cat, but shorter and stockier.
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