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Skunk species vary in size from about 15.6 to 37 in (40 to 94 cm) long and in weight from about 1.1 lb (0.50 kg) (spotted skunks) to 18 lb (8.2 kg) (hog-nosed skunks). They have moderately elongated bodies with relatively short, well-muscled legs and long front claws for digging.
Foraging mainly at night, the skunk is omnivorous, eating birds, small mammals, eggs, insects, leaves, and fruit. The tooth morphology in the Molina's hog-nosed skunk, is different from most mammals in that their teeth are adapted to their omnivorous diet with grinding being the main function of the carnassial apparatus.
The video shows their little skunks enjoying the day by playing together in the grass. They also get up close and try to check out the camera that's filming them. It'll definitely make you smile!
Many predators forage most intensively at night, whereas others are active at midday and see best in full sun. The crepuscular habit may both reduce predation pressure, increasing the crepuscular populations, and offer better foraging opportunities to predators that increasingly focus their attention on crepuscular prey until a new balance is ...
What can I do about coyotes and skunks in my yard? If you’re noticing more coyotes, skunks or other animals in your yard, removing food sources such as outdoor cat and dog food, bird seed, and ...
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Diurnality, plant or animal behavior characterized by activity during the day and sleeping at night. Cathemeral, a classification of organisms with sporadic and random intervals of activity during the day or night. Matutinal, a classification of organisms that are only or primarily active in the pre-dawn hours or early night.
The birth and first months of three different litters of puppies are followed; fawning owners do everything they can to accommodate their new pets; adorable moments of puppies' lives are shown as they eat, sleep and play. Breeds featured: Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus, and Golden Retrievers.