Order Carnivora, Family Mephitidae (Skunks)
Range in Washington:
West of Cascades and southeastern corner.
Habitat:
Mixed woodlands, farmlands, open areas.
Diet:
Omnivorous, including rodents, birds, fruits, and insects.
Habitats:
Ascends trees to flee predators; sprays by standing on forelegs and raising hindlegs and tail in the air.
Identification:
Spotted; smaller than striped skunk.
Total length: 35-55 cm; tail: 7-22 cm; mass: 800-1000 g.
