You should always consult with Animal Trackers Wildlife if you have skunks living on your property. Even if you are not experiencing a significant amount of damage now, please keep in mind that skunks are carriers of parasites and disease. Typical damage you can experience when you have skunks on your property can include the following: holes throughout your lawn as they are digging looking for grubs and other insects, Damage to fragile insulation if they get into your attic, chewing on misc items including electrical wiring. Females will typically give birth to between six and ten young each year. If you see one skunk – be aware – there are probably more close by. These burrows or nests can be found in anything from porches, decks, sheds, and other man-made structures. They are relatively adaptable creatures though they prefer to nest in burrows. They typically burrow under concrete porches, decks, and sheds. Did you know, that the spray a skunk can deliver can travel up to ten feet? Skunk Habitats and Lifestyle A skunk will burrow in anywhere around the property. The skunk will spray an oily liquid produced by glands located under its large tail. To protect themselves from predators and other dangers they will emit a hard to remove and horrible-smelling spray. The skunk has quite the reputation due to its natural predator deterrent. Their average lifespan in the wild is around A Skunk’s definitive white stripes down their backsģ years. Skunks are most widely known for their defense mechanism – smell. Skunks are typically 13 to 38 inches in size and can weigh between 7 and 14 pounds. The body size of a skunk is about the size of an ordinary house cat.

Aside from the white stripes, its fur is jet black. The striped skunk is easily identified by its prominent, lateral white stripes that run down its back. Skunks are well-known and recognized, nocturnal residents of Illinois. Skunks Identification & Physical Characteristics Below you will find helpful information to help you accurately identify the species of wildlife you may be experiencing, as well as health or property risks commonly attributed to Skunks. Fear you may have a Skunk problem? We at Animal Trackers Wildlife want to make the entire process of wildlife removal easy for you.

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