Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis 
   PAGE INDEX1. Lateral view 2. Ventral view3. Details4. Web links
This is the first page I have published with donated photos. Thanks Erin !

Dental Formula : 3.1.3.1 / 3.1.3.2

1.Striped skunk skull, lateral view
2.Striped skunk skull, ventral view.

Details of Specimens Illustrated

Image 1
Striped Skunk Mephitis mephitis
Area collected - Up-state New York
Date collected - Summer 98
Source - Killed by dog - Photos courtesy of Erin Hewett
Measurements
Overall length72mm Overall width44mm

Latin Name : Mephitis - "a noxious smell"

Web Links
University of Michigan Animal Biodiversity Site Some very good information andskull photos including spinning skulls !

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