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Scent-sational Skunks of Florida
In this episode, we explore the two species of skunks found in Florida. A mammal that is so unique, it recently divided from a subfamily of the weasel to become its own family, a stinky one! There is a lot to learn about these mysterious creatures. We will explore the species of life history of Florida’s skunks, where you can find them, some fun skunk behavior and more!
Learn More:
Eastern Spotted Skunk Conservation Plan - Microsoft Word - ESS Conservation Plan July82019 (weebly.com)
Skunks - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/skunks/
Living with Skunks - myfwc.com/media/25513/livingwithskunks.pdf
How You Can Help:
FWC is interested in collecting carcasses of eastern spotted skunks for future genetic analyses. If you observe a deceased spotted skunk, please email [email protected].
You can report both species of skunks (dead or alive) on iNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/naturally-florida-s-listener-observations
If you see a skunk, it is not cause for alarm...don’t call a wildlife trapper, just let it be.
Sources for this Episode:
Eastern Spotted Skunk Conservation Plan - Microsoft Word - ESS Conservation Plan July82019 (weebly.com)
Skunks - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/skunks/
Eastern Spotted Skunk Cooperative Study Group - https://easternspottedskunk.weebly.com/
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By Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan
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In this episode, we explore the two species of skunks found in Florida. A mammal that is so unique, it recently divided from a subfamily of the weasel to become its own family, a stinky one! There is a lot to learn about these mysterious creatures. We will explore the species of life history of Florida’s skunks, where you can find them, some fun skunk behavior and more!
Learn More:
Eastern Spotted Skunk Conservation Plan - Microsoft Word - ESS Conservation Plan July82019 (weebly.com)
Skunks - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/skunks/
Living with Skunks - myfwc.com/media/25513/livingwithskunks.pdf
How You Can Help:
FWC is interested in collecting carcasses of eastern spotted skunks for future genetic analyses. If you observe a deceased spotted skunk, please email [email protected].
You can report both species of skunks (dead or alive) on iNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/naturally-florida-s-listener-observations
If you see a skunk, it is not cause for alarm...don’t call a wildlife trapper, just let it be.
Sources for this Episode:
Eastern Spotted Skunk Conservation Plan - Microsoft Word - ESS Conservation Plan July82019 (weebly.com)
Skunks - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/skunks/
Eastern Spotted Skunk Cooperative Study Group - https://easternspottedskunk.weebly.com/
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