Admin What do skunks like to eat the most?
Although skunks are known to eat opportunistically, they are most attracted to oily, meat-based baits like fish and chicken. They have a strong sense of smell, so anything particularly smelly works best – even peanut butter has been proven to lure in skunks.
What animal family does a skunk belong to?
Skunks are North and South American mammals in the family Mephitidae. Not related to polecats which are in the weasel family, the closest Old World relative to the skunk is the stink badger.
Is a skunk a predator or prey?
Skunks are themselves predators, although they do consume some plants. Their most common animal prey includes insects, worms, rodents, lizards, snakes, birds and eggs. Skunks are most active at night. They are natural burrowers and dig for prey and also create burrows for themselves.
Is it legal to own a skunk as a pet?
It is illegal to own a skunk as a pet in San Diego as well as the state of California. However skunks are allowed as pets in other states. Skunks caught in the wild in California cannot be exported to other states but they can be kept by wildlife rehab facilities in California.