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How large can adult striped skunks grow?
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Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis).
Adult striped skunks typically grow to a length of 47 to 82 centimeters (about 18 to 32 inches). In terms of weight, they can reach up to 6.3 kilograms (13 pounds).1