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Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis).
The common striped skunk is widely distributed across North America, with a range that extends from central Canada southward through the United States to northern Mexico. These mammals are highly adaptable and inhabit a diverse array of environments, including deserts, forests, and mountains.1