Spilogale putorius (Eastern Spotted Skunk)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Rocky canyons and outcrops in woodlands and prairies. Habits: The Eastern Spotted Skunk is a good climber and digger. They are omnivores and will eat almost any small thing they can catch. Three to seven young are born to a litter. Young can spray musk at 46 days of age. Eastern Spotted Skunks do not hibernate, and will often warn spray victims with a few “handstands” before spraying.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Spilogale putorius.