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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Striped Skunk

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about this Canadian mammal...habitat, young, enemies, food. Excellent research source for younger students.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Striped Skunk

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the striped skunk's characteristics, physical features, its defensive features, and how it lives. Included are many good photos and classification information.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Striped Skunk

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Striped Skunks (Mephitis mephitis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Wild Skunks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you can find all kinds of useful information about wild skunks, including how they "spray," what they eat, and what they look like.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Striped Skunk

For Students 4th - 8th
The Striped Skunk is the most common skunk in North America, yet most of what we know about it comes from studies of captive individuals. Like all skunks, it has a superb defense system, the ability to spray a foul-smelling fluid from...