Striped skunk

Description
It has black fur, except for a white stripe that begins at the head, branching over the back and meeting again at the tail. Its head and ears are small, and its feet are short with webbed fingers and claws that it uses to dig and search for food.

Ethology
It is a nocturnal and solitary mammal. Gestation lasts approximately two months. In each litter, 2 to 10 pups are born blind and deaf, and will not leave the den until they are one and a half months old.

Interesting facts
They are docile and often ignore other animals, except during the mating season. They are well-known for their defensive behaviour. They have enlarged anal scent glands. These glands contain an overpowering yellowish liquid which can be sprayed up to 6 metres in distance from the anus. This liquid can cause nausea and great stinging if it gets into the eyes.