#striped hog-nosed skunk

[antiqueanimals]

Mammals: A Guide to Familiar American Species. Written by Herbert S. Zim. Illustrated by James Gordon Irving. 1987.

#mephitids #skunks #striped skunks #spotted skunks #hog-nosed skunks #James Gordon Irving

[pacificremains]

Striped (L) and hog-nosed (R) skunk skulls

#skunk skull #skull #vulture culture #oddities #comparative anatomy

[fenneykindlefire]

For @kangaquollarty53, this was originally made by TheBobby65 on deviantART, so please credit them!

A: Asiatic Wildcat B: Belgian Malinois Dog/Butterfly hybrid C: Coati/Squid hybrid D: Dhole E: European Hare F: Florida Panther G: Goat (Angora) H: Horse (Clydesdale) I: Indochinese Tiger J: Jaguar K: Kangaroo/Moth hybrid L: Lorikeet (Iris) M: Mouse (Striped Field) N: Norwegian Forest Cat O: Otter (African Clawless) P: Polecat (Forest) Q: Quokka/Slug hybrid (like English one) R: Riverine Rabbit S: Skunk (Molina's Hog-nosed)/Snake hybrid T: Tasmanian Pademelon/Hammerhead Shark hybrid U: Uinta Ground Squirrel V: Quail (California) X: Xoloitzcuintli Y: Yapok Z: Zebra (Grevy's) Æ: Weasel (Japanese) Ø: Island Fox Å: Pacific Marten

#alphabet lore #danish alphabet

[coppercookie]

My favourite mephitids

#Humboldt's hog-nosed skunk #striped skunk #american hog-nosed skunk #pygmy spotted skunk #striped hog-nosed skunk #Sunda stink badger #skunks #mephitids #mephitidae #favourite animals #favourites

[the-faunal-frontier]

Conepatus semistriatus - Striped Hog-Nosed Skunk

#striped hog-nosed skunk #hog-nosed skunk #skunk #conepatus #semistriatus #mephitidae #carnivora #mammalia #chordata #animalia #least concern #central america #south america #brazilian highlands #llanos #scrubland #rainforest #terrestrial #faunal frontier #the faunal frontier #thefaunalfrontier

[kitanima]

Hog-nosed Skunk (Conepatus)

american hog-nosed skunks in specific are one of the biggest skunks in the world, able to grow up to 2.7 feet in length, and the eastern hog-nosed skunks are the biggest in north america. the ones living more north generally have a single, large white stripe, while the more southern ones have the typical double stripe

#animal #facts #animal facts #nature #naturecore #anima #skunk #striped skunk #hog nosed skunk

[ainawgsd]

Hog Nosed Skunks

The Mephitidae family of skunks and badgers includes four species in the Conepatus genus known as hog-nosed skunks: Molina's hog-nosed skunks, Humboldt's hog-nosed skunks, North American hog-nosed skunks, and Striped hog-nosed skunks. The genus' common name comes from these skunks' distinctive blunt noses, which resembles a pig's snout. All hog-nosed skunks live in the Americas. The North American species ranges farther north than any other member of the genus, living in Mexico and the United States as far north as Colorado. The other species reside in Central and South America.

Hog-nosed skunks grow to about 2 feet long on average, and weigh between 5 and 10 pounds. In addition to their distinctive noses, skunks in this genus have coarser fur than skunk species. The fur is mostly black, with white stripes that differ in pattern depending on the species. Humboldt's hog-nosed skunks have one or two white stripes down their sides. The same two white stripes are present for Molina's hog-nosed skunks, but their tails are almost completely white. Striped and North American hog-nosed skunks have a single white stripe running down their backs, but striped skunks' single stripe splits into two, with their tails covered with short black and white hairs.

Hog-nosed skunks generally prefer open grasslands, scrublands and forests. Hog-nosed skunks eat primarily insects and small mammals, particularly rodents. For this reason, farmers find their presence beneficial as they prey on pests that destroy crops. Some have a more specialized diet -- striped hog-nosed skunks prefer to hunt and eat termites, while Molina's skunks favor spiders and beetles. These skunks are solitary, nocturnal creatures, foraging at night and returning to dens or burrows during the day.

http://animals.mom.me/hog-nose-skunks-7452.html

#skunks #stink badger #hog-nosed skunk #humboldt's hog-nosed skunk #north american hog-nosed skunk #molina hog-nosed skunks #striped hog-nosed skunk #mephitidae

[raptorchap]

I send a lot of Dexters to @penandpaperelephant. He wanted me to upload some.

#striped and hog-nosed skunks don't actually do handstands but #dexter's banking on you not knowing that #dexter #striped skunk #skunk #my art #sketch stuff

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Black-and-white striped skunks are the most well-known, but they have some adorable stinky cousins.

(Photo: GlobalP/iStockPhoto)

5 types of cute skunks you didn't know existed

They all stink, but there's much more to the skunk world than just the black-and-white stripes of Pepé Le Pew.

JAYMI HEIMBUCH - Mother Nature Network

May 30, 2017

Striped skunks are perhaps the most familiar species in North America.

(Photo: Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH/Shutterstock)

Spotted skunks have a particularly beautiful coat pattern.

(Photo: Action Sports Photography/Shutterstock)

Hooded skunks have a 'hood' of white fur on their heads and down their necks.

(Photo: Dmitrij Rodionov, DR/Wikimedia Commons)

Hog-nosed skunks have bare noses from all the rooting around they do when hunting for food to eat.

(Photo: Patagonian Stock AE/Shutterstock)

Stink badgers were only recently classified as part of the skunk family.

(Photo: nicoolay/iStockPhoto)

#skunk #stripes #nature #spotted skunk #hooded skunk #striped skunk #hog-nosed skunk #stink badger #mammal #jaymi heimbuch

[blackbackedjackal]

So I bought a striped skunk skull that was mislabeled as a hog nose skunk in the listing (which I didn't mind since I didn't have a striped skunk skull). Well then go back to browsing through skunk skulls again and run across a hog nose skunk that was mislabeled as a striped skunk 🤷‍♀️

#jackal's journal #reasons why knowledge of skulls is important #its the reason i ended up with so many dog skulls lol

[ispaghett]

unique warrior names post

All listed names are either the names of common North American rodents, birds, trees, fish, or plants. They may also simply be something that I truly believe is within the knowledge of a warrior cat. I see no reason why they can’t name a kit Topaz but can count and recognize colors. Of course, names are always up to preference and opinion. Hopefully at least a few can get some use of this! 

The descriptions for each name are merely recommendations. 

It’s also worth keeping in mind that these names work best for roleplays or canons where queens wait a few days or until a kit opens their eyes before naming them. 

and final note, some names may already be in the official names list but were ones I felt simply aren’t used enough.

feel free to use, but if reposted please credit my tumblr :) 

PREFIXES

ALMOND - a little, cream or brown kit.

ALP - a large, grey or white kit.

AZALEA - varies.

BARBED - a wild acting or looking kit.

BARBERRY - a russet or blue kit.

BARREN - a sandy furred kit.

BASS - varies

BAYBERRY - a white and brown bicolor kit.

BEAN - a round or brown kit.

BECK - a grey kit or kit born by water.

BISON - a large or dark brown kit.

BLUEBELL - a grey kit.

BOSK - varies

BULL - a large kit.

BUR - varies.

BURROW - a brown kit.

CARIBOU - a white and brown kit.

CARP - a grey kit.

CAVE - a dark kit.

COD - a golden kit.

COPPICE - varies.

CREST/ED - a kit born with a crest marking on their head or back.

DIM - a dark coated kit.

DIPPER - a slim or dark brown kit.

DOWNY - a fluffy or white kit.

FEEBLE - a tiny kit.

FIG - a dark pelted kit.

FIRST - first born kit, a kit determined to get milk first.

FLAKE - a kit born during a snowstorm, a white kit.

FLICKER - a speckled kit.

FLINCH - a timid, little kit.

FLURRY - a white kit or kit born during a snowstorm

FOAL - varies.

FOXGLOVE - varies.

FRAIL - a tiny kit.

FURROW - a long or slender kit.

GARNET - a shiny, russet kit.

GILL - a kit with stripes on their neck or who is born by water.

GNARLED - a kit born with a splayed paw or twisted tail.

GOAT - varies.

GOPHER - a brown kit.

GROVE - varies, likely a larger kit.

GRUB - given to a light colored, round kit.

HAIL - a white kit, a kit born during a storm.

HAZY - varies.

HEMLOCK - a large kit.

HOBBLE - a kit born with a deformed paw.

HOG - a round kit.

HOP/PER/PING - a rather lively kit.

HORSE - a large or brown kit.

HOUND - a kit with droopy ears and or droopy lips.

HUSHED - a quiet kit.

JUNCO - a bicolor, grey or brown kit.

LAST - last born kit.

LAUREL - varies. A bicolor kit.

LIZARD - varies.

LUPINE - a grey or blue kit.

MALLARD - a brown or bicolor kit.

MARBLE - a kit with large splotchy spots.

MARKED - a kit with a unique pattern or marking.

MARMOT - a large or brown kit.

MARSH - a kit born by a marsh, or varies.

MASKED - a dark or marbled kit.

MEEK - a quiet or small kit.

MORNING - a light colored kit, the first born kit.

MURKY - a dark kit.

MUSKRAT - a brown kit.

MYRTLE - varies.

NIMBLE - a fast, little kit, always the first to get milk.

NUTHATCH - a white and grey bicolor kit.

OX - a large kit.

PEANUT -  a little, cream or brown kit.

PECAN - a little, cream or brown kit.

PECCARY - a round or grey-brown kit.

PEONY - a white kit

PERCH - a golden or bicolor kit.

PIGLET - a hungry kit, a round kit, a kit with a curled tail.

POLLOCK - a grey kit.

PORCUPINE - a brown kit, a kit with spiky fur.

PRAIRIE - varies

PRICKLE - a kit with fur that sticks out.

PRONGHORN - a brown and white kit.

PULP - a soft or small kit.

PURSLANE - varies.

QUILL - a kit of brindled pattern or with wild fur.

RAM - a large or white kit.

RIDGE - a large kit.

RILL - a grey kit or kit born by water.

ROSEMARY - varies.

ROSEY - a smooth coated kit, a kit with a nice warm brown pelt.

RUBY - a shiny, russet kit.

RUDDY - a russet kit.

RUGGED - a kit born with tangled up or curly fur.

SABER - a kit with uneven or protruding teeth.

SALMON - a large or russet kit.

SAP - a brown or cream kit.

SAPLING - a small kit.

SCORPION - varies.

SCURRY - a lively or nervous kit.

SCUTTLE - a lively or nervous kit.

SHALE - a smooth coated or dark pelted kit.

SHROUDED - a marbled or dark grey kit.

SHRUB - a small kit.

SILK - a soft kit.

SISKIN - a grey or light brown kinda kit.

SKUNK - black and white or stinky kit.

SLEEK - a soft kit.

SLEET - a white kit, a kit born in the winter.

SLENDER - a long or thin kit.

SNAIL - a kit with swirly stripes, a slow kit.

SPLIT - a chimera or tortie kit with a split of color down its face.

SPRIG - a thin or little kit.

SPROUT - a little kit.

STAG - a white and brown or white and grey kit.

STOUT - a large kit, a kit determined to get milk first.

SYCAMORE - varies

TERMITE - a tiny or dull brown kit.

THYME - varies.

TIMID - a timid kid.

TOPAZ - A shiny grey kit.

TRENCH - a large or dark pelted cat.

TUFTED - a fluffy kit.

TURKEY - a brown kit.

TURTLE - varies.

WALNUT - a little, cream or brown kit.

WAXWING - a grey-brown kit.

YAM - a russet kit.

YAWNING - a sleepy kit.

YEW - varies

SUFFIXES

BACK - a cat who developed interesting markings or scars on their back throughout apprenticehood, a cat who always has their clans backs, etc.

BANE - a cat who survived through a time of grief in the clan, a bane to the clan.

BARER - one who bares scars from defending their clan or one who is wise, a barer of the clans burdens.

BASK - a well composed or kind cat, a relaxed cat.

BEARD - a cat who has grown long fur throughout apprenticehood.

BLINK - a quick moving cat.

BLUR - a fast cat, one who moves in a blur.

BRANCH - a great climber.

BRAWN - a strong and muscled cat.

BREAKER - a very strong cat who has defeated many opponents.

BRISK - a thin or agile cat.

CAST - a cat who is great at leaping or pouncing or remaining in shadows.

CHARM - a charming cat or a cat good with words, a cat with good luck.

CHOMP/ER - a strong jawed or abrasive cat.

CURRENT - a cat who moves with notable grace.

DASH - a quick cat.

DRIFTER - a cat light on their feet.

FIN - a great or swift swimmer.

FLANK - an agile fighting cat, or one who tends to take control of patrols.

FLARE - a calculated and fast warrior, and or a very flamboyant cat.

FLASH - a quick moving cat.

FLICK - a quick moving cat.

FLURRY - a cat who has survived a great storm or a cat who attacks very quickly.

FRAY - a hard headed cat, a cat who has survived times of war.

FURY - a cat who doesn’t hold back in defending their clan.

GALE - a strong, unmoved cat.

GILL - a great swimmer.

GLEAM - a cheerful or kind cat, a selfless cat.

GRACE - a wise or graceful cat.

GUT - a brave cat.

HAZE - a cat skilled in remaining hidden or sneaking.

HOOK - a good climber or cat with rather large claws.

HORN - a stubborn or brave cat.

HUSH - a silent or calculating cat.

LEER - silver tongued cat, a cat with a sharp gaze.

LICK/ER - one who talks a lot or has a smooth spoken tongue, one who is often clean and well kept.

LITHE - a thin or agile cat.

LUNGE - a fearless defender of the clan.

MOUNTAIN - a cat who grew to be quite large throughout apprenticehood.

MUSK - a smelly cat or a cat with a great sense of smell, a cat who blends well with their surroundings.

NIPPER/NIP - a stubborn cat or cat who bites a lot.

PEAK - a cat who grew to be quite large throughout apprenticehood.

PROWLER - a great stalker or great hunter.

RIFT - a strong and sturdy warrior.

ROOT - a cat close with the earth or those around them, a cat who feels deep roots to their clan or ancestors, etc.

SAGE - a wise cat.

SCENT - a cat with a great sense of smell.

SCRAP - a messy furred cat or a cat who tends to get into fights.

SCRATCH - a finicky cat or a cat who has been scarred defending their clan.

SCUFF - a cat with scars or who tends to get into fights.

SCURRY - a nervous or quick cat.

SCUTTLE - a nervous or quick cat.

SEER - a knowledgeable cat, a follower of starclan, or a cat with great sight. Could be a common med cat suffix.

SHALE - a smooth spoken cat, a calculated warrior.

SHARD - a domineering or strong cat.

SHEATHE - a cat of deep thought or composure (“kept his claws sheathed even in times of tension”)

SHELL - a reserved cat, a cat with a hard exterior.

SHOULDER - a cat of great muscle.

SIGHT - a wise cat.

SKIP/PER - a cheerful cat or cat who tends to leap a lot.

SKULL - can be kind of edgy but could also simply refer to a cat who thinks with their brain and is intelligent.

SLIP - a cat too hard to catch during a fight, a sneaky cat.

SNAPPER/SNAP - a fatally quick or impulsive cat.

SNARL - a powerful or courageous cat.

SNIFF/ER - a great tracker, one with a great nose.

SPROUT - a cat who grew tall throughout their training, a cat who shows growth.

SPRY - a thin or very agile cat.

STONE - a durable or brave cat.

STRIDE - a determined or stubborn cat.

STRIFE - a stubborn or quick cat.

SWIMMER - a great swimmer.

THRASH - a very strong or impulsive cat.

THROAT - one with a scar on their throat, or one good with words.

TONGUE - one good and smooth with words, charming.

TOUCH - a gentle or thoughtful cat.

TRACKER - a great hunter and tracker.

TRAIL - a great stalker or even a good patroller.

TWIST - a cat who moves quickly during a fight, a sharp tongued cat.

WHISP - a soft spoken or kind cat.

WIT - a witty, smart cat.

#warriorcats #warriors #cats #cat #warrior #headcanon #head canon #headcanons #names #name #generator #list #prefixes #suffixes #idea #ideas #roleplay #roleplays #long post #long post tw #tw #long

[firstginger]

how about skunks? who might fit a skunk, and how would you rate different kinds of skunk?

oh ho skunks are one of my favorite forms, thanks for letting me ramble about this!

i’ll start with some pretty fundamental skunk traits imo! in general skunk people are going to be independent. even the most social of skunks (the striped skunk) aren’t the type to seek new people out or go looking for social situations; they more so just accept it when it comes to them. this isn’t to say that skunk people are anxious or shy — the opposite in fact, a skunk person is going to be assertive and typically a confident person, unafraid to be honest and assert their boundaries. they aren’t provocative people and i don’t particularly see a skunk soul instigating something... unless they’re simply being outspoken about their opinions and someone takes offense to that, as they don’t see much need to temper their true feelings. these guys are independently curious and adventurous, they’re loose-bonding and noncommittal, not bothered by change and happy to drop something and move onto the next project if it isn’t work. they definitely get indulgent about their interests... but again, this isn’t something that’s typically shared with others, as they don’t have a strong need for that emotional dependence and group mentality.

going into breeds of skunks! let me know if one catches you eye, i can expand on things too!

striped skunkthis is a hardy individual! like i said before, striped skunks are the most social, but even this is going to manifest in someone who’s socially tolerant and has a few friends kicking around, probably the type who don’t mind the striped skunk’s independence and infrequent communication — though I do get classic ExTP energy from these guys, as they tend to be possessive over their close relationships and their “person”, and do have jealous tendencies despite not being clingy or dependent people. definitely a defining trait of striped skunks is how ambitious and competitive they are. they're stubborn and long-fused, but they don’t like being bothered or needled... their eye is definitely on their goals and they can be risk-taking to get there — though turn tail and find a different path if things get stressful or tough.

spotted skunkoh spotted skunks, my favorite! they’re absolutely more loose-bonding and independent than the striped skunk, though again aren’t terribly bothered by socialization, they just know they can do things better on their own. spotted skunk individuals have an excitability and sense of adventure that propels them, contrary to a striped skunk’s more even temper and determination. these guys are classically curious and open-minded people, but usually are more careful about going into risky situations and less bold than the striped skunk. you’re not going to find a patient person with a spotted skunk daemon: they need stimulation and new situations, and if they’re not being fulfilled, they’re going to seek it out. like all skunks, they’re self-confident but with a splash of dramatics owing to their more emotional demeanor.

hooded skunkthe hooded skunk is a private creature but such an interesting animal — they’ve been observed breaking eggs by throwing them between their legs to crack them! i imagine a hooded skunk would be an intensely personal being, tolerant of social situations but not inclined to them. not quite the risk-taker that is the striped skunk and is likely less bold to boot, but is more tolerant and willing to diversify than its goal-oriented relatives. these individuals, while hardy and defensive, are more willing to make things work and are less fickle. i’d characterize them as “work smarter not harder” types of people... but they’re no less touchy than other skunks, and will snap if someone encroaches on their boundaries.

hog-nosed skunkfinally the hog-nosed! here you’ve got an intensely private and independent person, someone who’s withdrawn and secretive and not terribly interested in getting to know others. hog-nosed skunks truly walk their own path: they’re defensive people who will stand up for their opinions and keep others at arm’s length. regarding their internal life, they’re classically curious and hardy people. maintaining this reputation is essential to them and they’re big on achieving. they’ve got a definite willingness to be flexible and innovative. steady workers but can be prone to corner cutting if it benefits them.

hope this helps!!

#form finding #daemonism #hdm #lhinelle

[fenneykindlefire]

Wicked Widgets Animals (Remake)

For @computerwolfartsy

Axe: Asian Badger Cloud: Miniature Poodle (because Cloudy from BFB was a Toy Poodle) Cooler: Water Opossum Firework: American Kestrel Bird Glowstick: Island Fox Joystick: Black-Backed Jackal Moon: Snowy Owl (because Moon from Object Lockdown was a Lesser Horned Owl) Nest: Kiwi Bird Security Camera: Desert Dingo Space Helmet: Philippine Flying Lemur Starburst: Striped Hog-Nosed Skunk Venus Fly Trap: Gharial (it's similar to a crocodile) Vinyl: Short-Beaked Echidna Yarn Ball: Siamese Cat Pinwheel: Hummingbird Coal: Alpine Marmot

#wicked widgets

[typhlonectes]

3 Species of Skunk at Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona:

Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis)

American Hog-nose Skunk (Conepatus leuconotus)

Western Spotted Skunk (Spilogale gracilis)

photographs via: NPS photos/ Sonoran Desert Network & Desert Research Learning Center

#skunk #animals #national parks #nature #mammal #arizona #public lands #north america

[animalclasslists]

Skunk Classes

(Mephitidae)

Fighter: Sunda Stink Badger

Barbarian: Palawan Stink Badger

Paladin: Molina’s Hog-Nosed Skunk

Rogue: Pygmy Spotted Skunk

Ranger: Striped Skunk

Bard: Hooded Skunk

Wizard: Humboldt’s Hog-Nosed Skunk

Sorcerer: American Hog-Nosed Skunk

Warlock: Striped Hog-Nosed Skunk

Cleric: Southern Spotted Skunk

Monk: Eastern Spotted Skunk

Druid: Western Spotted Skunk

#animal class lists #skunk #stink badger

[psikonauti]

Skunks (Mephitidae): eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius), American hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus leuconotus), hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura), striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) 

#animals #Skunks #pretty😍 #upl