Which skunk species has a shorter face and occurs regionally?

Short Faced Skunk | Striped Skunk | Spotted Skunk | Opossum

Which defensive behavior is common to skunks?

Spray Musk When Threatened | Run Fast | Fly | Burrow Deep

Which habitat do many skunk species use?

Brushy Fields Wooded Edges And Urban Areas | Open Ocean | Alpine Tundra | Desert

Which sign indicates skunk presence?

Tracks And Occasional Musk Odor | Large Hoof Prints | Feathers | Shells

Which human action reduces skunk conflicts?

Secure Trash And Avoid Disturbing Dens | Feed Skunks | Burn Dens | Leave Food Out

Quiz Answers

Short Faced Skunk. Short faced skunks are less common and have distinct facial proportions compared with striped skunks.

Spray Musk When Threatened. Skunks use a pungent musk spray as a primary defense.

Brushy Fields Wooded Edges And Urban Areas. Skunks use a variety of habitats including urban edges and brushy fields.

Tracks And Occasional Musk Odor. Tracks and a musk odor indicate skunk activity.

Secure Trash And Avoid Disturbing Dens. Removing attractants and avoiding dens reduces skunk conflicts.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Mammal