Scientific name : Mephitis mephitis
Family : Mephitidae
Native to : America
Interesting fact : They love to eat honeybees.
Conservation status : Least Concern
They have moderately elongated bodies with relatively short, well-muscled legs and long front claws for digging. Although the most common fur colour is black and white yet some skunks are brown or grey and a few are cream-coloured. They are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong colour as a means of defence.
