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Striped Skunk  

Mephitis mephitis

Say hello to my stinky friend!  With its bold white stripes on its thick black fur, these are warning colors that say "Stay back!"  Skunks can spray their odiferous scent 8 feet with accuracy and can still hit the target at up to 15 feet away.  With its long front claws for digging, the skunk eats a omnivorous diet including insects, small animals, roots, and other vegetable matter.

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