SKUNK

Skunk  http://www.askkids.com/pictures?q=skunks&qsrc=0 Habitat: The eastern spotted skunk, is a livelier of it's cousin the stripped skunk. The spotted skunk is most active at night. It scrambles up trees and hops from branch to branch. The eastern spotted skunk chases animals or is being chased by other wild animals.

Physical Characteristics : There are many different kinds of skunks. Skunks usually nest in burrows constructed by other animals. They live in hollow logs or abandoned buildings.Some may sleep in nests. http://www.askkids.com/pictures?q=skunks&qsrc=0 Skunks have a lot of predators. Coyotes, owls, foxes, and bobcats prey on skunks. People want their fur. Skunks are vulnerable to parasites, rabies, and other wildlife diseases. Skunks defend themselves by spraying an odor. They lift their tails and spray up to 12 feet. The odor has a very bad smell! Canipe, Steve. __animal-skunk.jpg__. 9/19/2001. Pics4Learning. 29 Oct 2010 
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Skunks are nocturnal. They are active at night. During the day skunks stay underground. Skunks move slowly. They are good climbers. Striped skunks, that live in New York State, hibernate.
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__Resources__: Eastern Spotted Skunk." //Amazing Animals of the World®//. 2010. Grolier Online. 7 Oct. 2010 .

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

"Skunk." //Encyclopedia Americana//. 2010. Grolier Online. 8 Oct. 2010 .

Sentman, Everett. "Skunk." //Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia//. 2010. Grolier Online. 8 Oct. 2010 .

Department of Environmental Conservationhttp://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/9353.html