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A striped skunk is on high alert, ready to defend itself.

More Than an Audacious Odor

04/3/2019 10AM All, Nature Academy

Stripes may look good on your cat, but don’t get the striations from Mephitis mephitis mixed up with your pet. You might end up with an acrid stench you won’t be able to easily get rid of. About the same size as the average pet cat, striped skunks have a small head and short legs. […]

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