Striped Skunk

The striped skunk is a skunk of the genus Mephitis that occurs across much of North America, including southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. It is currently listed as least concern by the IUCN on account of its wide range and ability to adapt to human-modified environments.

Scientific name: Mephitis mephitis

Family: Mephitidae

Kingdom: Animalia

Order: Carnivora

Phylum: Chordata