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pygmy spotted skunk

mammal
Also known as: Spilogale pygmaea
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The pygmy spotted skunk (Spilogale pygmaea) is a small mammal belonging to the skunk family (Mephitidae). These skunks are characterized by their marbled black and white coats and are found in southwestern North America. Spotted skunks, in general, are the smallest among skunks, with the pygmy spotted skunk being small enough to fit in a person's hand. They are agile climbers, capable of ascending trees. The pygmy spotted skunk, along with the eastern spotted skunk, is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN due to threats like habitat loss, hunting, and the expansion of tourism.12

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