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Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis).
Striped skunks are omnivorous animals, meaning they consume a diverse diet. Their food sources include:
- Insects1
- Small vertebrates1
- Eggs1
- Various types of vegetable matter1
By consuming both plant and animal matter, these mammals are able to thrive across their range.1