Striped skunk

Key facts

• Striped skunk lives in United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Group: Mammals.
• It weighs about 3 kg (6.61 lb).
• A typical adult is about 60 cm (23.6 in) long.
• It lives about 3 years.
• Diet: omnivore.
• Habitat: grassland.
• Before a striped skunk sprays, it warns enemies by stamping its feet and raising its tail.