Wildlife Information on the Web

Skunk

Skunk Learning Zone
Facts about skunks, skunk pictures and an interactive skunk puzzle.

Skunk Facts    (New Window)
Skunk information including habitat, food, adaptations, babies and more.

Mammals of Ontario: Skunk    (New Window)
Extensive information on the skunk including such articles as Young Skunks, Don't Annoy the Striped Skunk, Scent Markings and more. This is a part of Canada's Schoolnet web site.

Aspen Skunks Rabies Research Inc.    (New Window)
Although this site's emphasis is the development of a rabies vaccine for domestic skunks, there are still some facts relevant to skunks in the wild in their "Myths" and "Rabies Facts" pages. Are skunks really a major carrier of rabies? Visit this site and find out!

Animal Tracks: Striped Skunk    (New Window)
Graphic of a striped skunk track as well as actual pictures of tracks. You will also find natural history of the striped skunk information on this site.

Animal Tracks: Spotted Skunk    (New Window)
Contains a graphic of spotted skunk tracks as well as natural history information on the spotted skunk!

The British Columbia Adventure Network: Striped Skunk     (New Window)
Information about the striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis, including description, distribution, biology and tracks.