Palawan Stink Badger

The English word skunk has two root words of Algonquian and Iroquoian origin, specifically seganku (Abenaki) and scangaresse (Huron). The Cree and Ojibwe word shee-gawk is the root word for Chicago, which means 'skunk-land'.

Although smaller than true badgers, the Palawan stink badger is one of the larger members of the skunk family, the Mephitidae. Adults measure 32 to 46 cm (13 to 18 in) in length, about the same size as the striped skunk native to North America, and weigh anything from 0.85 to 2.5 kg (1.9 to 5.5 lb). In physical appearance, however, they more closely resemble badgers than skunks. They have a pointed snout with a mobile nose, and a stocky body with short and powerful limbs bearing sharply recurved claws. The tail is very short in comparison to the body, measuring only 1.5 to 4.5 cm (0.59 to 1.77 in), and lacking the bushy fur of many skunks. The ears are almost invisible, with only vestigial pinnae, and the eyes are also relatively small.

The fur is dark brown to black over most of the body, fading to a more brownish colour on the underparts. There are also scattered white hairs across the back and over the forehead, but not the white stripe and head-patch found on the closely related Sunda stink badger. Compared with its sister species, the Palawan stink badger is also slightly smaller, with larger teeth and longer fur. Females have six teats.

The two stink badgers in the genus Mydaus inhabit Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines; the other members of the family inhabit the Americas, ranging from Canada to central South America. All other mephitids are extinct, known through fossils, including those from Eurasia.

Stink badgers, like skunks, have anal glands that release a pungent fluid that can be sprayed. Vomiting and nausea - The stench may make you queasy. The person may vomit or have diarrhea if any spray enters the mouth. Breathing difficulties - Skunk and stink badger odor can make it difficult to breathe. Breathing difficulties may occur in people who have respiratory illnesses like COPD or asthma.

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The Palawan stink badger is a nocturnal mammal that eats mostly minute invertebrates that they scrape up from the ground using their strong claws. They can spend the day in dens they have dug since they are skilled diggers. They are known to use scent to identify their territory and can travel up to 2 km (1.2 mi) in quest of food. They are not extremely aggressive and move slowly, only freezing or growling as a warning when threatened.

Mephitids are also extremely nearsighted and docile, but defensive animals towards humanity.

The Philippine island of Palawan, as well as the neighboring islands of Busuanga and Calauit, are home to Palawan stink badgers. They use the natural bushes as refuge and spend most of their time in the grasslands and farmed parts of these islands.

• Movement Pattern: Random

• Individual Type: Solo

• Population Trend: Increasing

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• Locomotion: Terrestrial

• Habitat: Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests, Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Graveyard Vale; Mountain.

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  • Extant (Resident): Philippines (Palawan)

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• Breton: Broc'h flaerius Palawan

• Catalan: Mofeta teixó de Palawan

• English: Palawan Stink-badger, Palawan Stink Badger

• Español: Tejón mofeta de Palawan

• Iloko: Pantot, Teledu

• Indonesian: Teledu Sigung Palawan, Pantot

• Korean: 팔라완오소리, 판돝

• Palawan Batak: Pantot, tuldo

• Tagalog: Pantot, Pantot ng Palawan, Mopeta ng Pilipinas

• Türkçe: Malaya kokan porsuğu, Pantot

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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palawan_stink_badger

• https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/14055/45201420

• https://animalia.bio/palawan-stink-badger

• https://www.deviantart.com/ognimdo2002/art/Palawan-Stink-Badger-976546100