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Skunks
The
size of this noxious adored creature is similar to that of a
housecat. The striped skunk has a small, black head with a white
stripe between the eyes and two broad white stripes which meet at
the shoulders of its black back. The tail is black with a white
tip or fringe.
Distribution
- The striped skunk prefers the desert, woodlands, grassy plains
and suburbs. It occurs throughout the interior and southern tier
of Canadian provinces and all of Biology
- The unique characteristic of the skunk is its ability to spray a
fetid, oily, yellowish musk 10-15 inches. This fluid in the eyes
causes intense pain and a fleeting loss of vision. Ammonia or
tomato juice are best to remove the odor. The
pelt is not highly valuable but the musk, once the odor is
removed, is used as a perfume base because of its clinging
quality. The skunk is an omnivore who feeds on a wide variety of
vegetable matter, insects and grubs, small mammals, the eggs of
ground nesting birds and amphibians. In mid-May 4-7 young are
born. Although they do not hibernate, during the lean winter
months they may become temporarily dormant. The Striped Skunk is
the main carrier of rabies in Canada and
Tracks
- The skunk leaves a distinct pattern w Straddle:
7 - 10 cm (2.8 - 4 in)
Skunk
Odor removal “Home Remedy” 1
quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide formula (from a pharmacy) 1/4
cup baking soda 1
tsp. liquid soap Mix
together and wash animal, being careful to keep mixture out
of animal's eyes, nose, and mouth. Rinse with tap water.
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Commercial Odor Removal
Repellents
Humane
Live Traps
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