However, intriguing variations within the striped skunk species challenge this ... possibly to stand out against the white background. It’s a balancing act. They need to be conspicuous enough ...

The striped skunk ... black to predominantly white. Adults are 54-67 cm (21-26 in) in length which includes the 18-29 cm (7-11 in) tail, and weigh 1.1-5.5 kg (2.4-12.1 lb). Females are slightly ...

Covered by black fur, the striped skunk is characterized by a white streak on its face and a white stripe that splits in two on the back. “The intense odor comes not from the skunk passing gas ...