Skunk

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for a skunk?

• Lutra canadensis
• Mephitis mephitis
• Mustela nivalis
• Procyon lotor

What is the average size of a skunk?

• 10-18 inches
• 16-22 inches
• 18-32 inches
• 28-36 inches

What is the average weight of a skunk?

• 4-10 pounds
• 1-14 pounds
• 10-20 pounds
• 5-15 pounds

What is the lifespan of a skunk in the wild?

• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years
• 1-2 years

What is the primary defense mechanism of a skunk?

• Biting
• Scratching
• Running away
• Spraying

What is the range of a skunk's spray?

• up to 2 feet
• up to 10 feet
• up to 5 feet
• up to 15 feet

What is the chemical compound in a skunk's spray that causes the odor?

• Sulfuric acid
• Mercaptan, or thiols
• Methane, or gas
• Butyric acid

What is the diet of a skunk?

• Fruits and vegetables
• Insects and small animals
• Meat and fish
• Nectar and pollen

What is the mating season for skunks?

• Late Fall
• Late Winter
• Early Spring
• Early Summer

What is the gestation period for skunks?

• 70-80 days
• 50-60 days
• 90-100 days
• 30-40 days

What is a baby skunk called?

• Kitten
• Cub
• Kit
• Pup

How many babies can a skunk have in a litter?

• 7-8
• 3-4
• 5-6
• 1-2

What is the habitat of a skunk?

• Deserts
• Grasslands
• Forests
• All of the above

What is the scientific name for the striped skunk?

• Conepatus leuconotus
• Mephitis mephitis
• Spilogale putorius
• Mephitis macroura

What is the scientific name for the hooded skunk?

• Spilogale putorius
• Mephitis mephitis
• Mephitis macroura
• Conepatus leuconotus

What is the scientific name for the western hog-nosed skunk?

• Conepatus leuconotus
• Conepatus semistriatus
• Spilogale putorius
• Mephitis macroura

What is the scientific name for the eastern spotted skunk?

• Conepatus leuconotus
• Spilogale putorius
• Mephitis macroura
• Spilogale gracilis