Western Spotted Skunk

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Spotted SkunkScientific Name: Spilogale gracilisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Head-body length 20 to 28 cm (7.9 to 11.0 in); tail length 11 to 16 cm (4.3 to 6.3 in)Weight: 400 to 900 g (0.88 to 1.98 lb; much smaller...

Hooded Skunk

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hooded SkunkScientific Name: Mephitis macrouraCategory: MammalsSubcategory: CarnivoransSize: Total length 55 to 80 cm; tail length 35 to 44 cm (tail often longer than head and body)Weight: 0.8 to 2.7 kg (1.8 to 6.0 lb)Lifespan: 3 to 6 years in...