Category
page 1Skunks
striped skunk
species of mammal
western spotted skunk
species of mammal
Eastern spotted skunk
species of mammal
Spilogale
genus of mammals
hooded skunk
species of mammal
Mephitis
genus of mammals
Southern spotted skunk
species of mammal in the skunk family
Pygmy spotted skunk
species of mammal
Conepatus
genus of mammals
skunk
Skunks are mammals in the family Mephitidae. They are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent from their anal glands. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration.