Skunk

Physical Characteristics

• Size:

  • Body length: 40–75 cm

  • Tail: 15–30 cm

• Weight: 1.5 – 6 kg

• Lifespan:

  • Wild: 3–7 years

  • Captivity: up to 10–12 years

• Distinct Feature:

  • Famous defensive spray (strong sulfur-based odor)

• Color:

  • Black with white stripes or spots

Behavior & Intelligence

• Intelligent and curious

• Mostly nocturnal

• Solitary in the wild

• Can recognize owners if domestically raised

• Uses warning signs before spraying:

  • Stamping feet

  • Tail raised

  • Hissing

Diet (Omnivore)

In the wild:

• Insects

• Small mammals

• Fruits

• Eggs

• Roots and plants

In captivity:

• Carefully balanced omnivore diet

• Lean proteins (chicken, insects)

• Vegetables & fruits
  Poor diet leads to obesity very easily