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The western spotted skunk was first described by Clinton Hart Merriam in 1890; [18] its specific name, gracilis, is derived from the Latin for "slender". [3] There remains discussion on whether the western spotted skunk is a subspecies of the eastern spotted skunk (S. putorius), a common skunk in the eastern United States. Many support the idea ...
The two major thiols of the striped skunks, (E)-2-butene-1-thiol and 3-methyl-1-butanethiol are the major components in the secretion of the spotted skunks along with a third thiol, 2-phenylethanethiol. [13] Thioacetate derivatives of the three thiols are present in the spray of the striped skunks but not the spotted skunks.
The pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), is a species of artiodactyl mammal native to interior western and central North America. Though not a true antelope , it is often known colloquially in North America as the prong buck, pronghorn antelope or simply antelope, [ 27 ] as it closely resembles the true antelopes of the Old World and fills a ...
Western spotted skunks have wider white stripes on their backs and a white-tipped tail. They are small, weighing only 14 ounces to 2 pounds. When they feel threatened, they don't hide. Instead ...
The twelve species of Mephitidae are split into four genera: the monotypic Conepatus, hog-nosed skunks; Mephitis, skunks; Mydaus, stink badgers; and Spilogale, spotted skunks. Mephitidae was traditionally a clade within the Mustelidae family, with the stink badgers combined with other badgers within the Melinae genus, but more recent genetic ...
Skunk species vary in size from about 15.6 to 37 in (40 to 94 cm) long and in weight from about 1.1 lb (0.50 kg) (spotted skunks) to 18 lb (8.2 kg) (hog-nosed skunks). They have moderately elongated bodies with relatively short, well-muscled legs and long front claws for digging. They have five toes on each foot.
Two species of skunks occur in California. Striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis (harvest) Western spotted skunk, Spilogale gracilis (harvest) Channel Islands spotted skunk, S. g. amphiala (CDFW special concern; endemic) Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae. Four species of cats occurred in California. One was recently extirpated.
Hattiesburg Zoo's latest acquisitions are Monarch and Lacey, two African spotted genets, which are making their debut this week. If you go The Hattiesburg Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m ...