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Striped Skunk |
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Grouping |
Omnivore |
|
Nicknames |
Wood
kitty, Pole cat, American Sable |
| Best
Known For |
Odor,
lawn grubbing, and distinct coloration. Considered to have
poor eyesight and depth perception, very good nose. |
| Life
Span |
1 - 4
years |
| Mating
Season |
February / March |
| Litter
Size |
2 - 8
skunks per litter |
|
Litters Per Year |
One
litter per year |
|
Dispersal |
Males:
August - September. Females: May stay with the mother until
breeding season the following February. |
|
Habitat |
Edge
animals, fence lines, shrub lines, backyards, and under decks and
sheds. |
|
Activity Cycle |
Nocturnal, not a true hibernator. Will remain dormant for short
periods of time throughout the winter when the weather is harsh. |
| Food |
Vegetable matter, fruit, eggs, garbage, grubs....anything. |
| Damage
Signs |
Yard
grubbing that appears as cone shaped holes approximately 2 inches
deep. Damaged turf. |
|
Treatment |
Trapping. Remove housing "attractions" including areas under
decks, sheds, sun porches etc. Do not feed cats or other
animals outside. Fill in any abandoned ground hog holes and
cover window wells. Do not use food in compost pile.
Treat yard for grubs. |
|
Diseases |
Spreads diseases back and forth with feral cats. |
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Distinguishing Features |
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