Striped skunk Mephitis mephitis
Animals in our sanctuary
Skunky (female)
Skunky was kept as a pet and the owner gave her to Stichting AAP after realising that skunks are not meant to be pets. She was severely overweight when she arrived at Stichting AAP.
Orlando (Male)
Orlando, along with other animals, was illegally held by an individual. The animals were voluntary transferred to De Zonnegloed after an inspection by Animal Welfare Flanders, Belgium.
Charlotte (female)
Charlotte, along with other animals, was illegally held by an individual. The animals were voluntary transferred to De Zonnegloed after an inspection by Animal Welfare Flanders, Belgium.
Phoenix (female)
Phoenix, along with other animals, was illegally held by an individual. The animals were voluntary transferred to De Zonnegloed after an inspection by Animal Welfare Flanders, Belgium.
Pepita (female)
Pepita, along with another skunk, was voluntarily handed over to Stichting AAP by a private owner in the Netherlands.
Ivory (female)
Ivory, along with another skunk, was voluntarily handed over to Stichting AAP by a private owner in the Netherlands.
Where does he feel most at home?
The striped skunk likes to live in the deserts, forests, prairies and grass plains of North America.
What's his favourite food?
He eats mice, eggs, insects, berries and bait.
Fun fact
The striped skunk can spray a yellow, oily stinking liquid up to 6 m far. Impulsive movements and noise can also cause a skunk to spray.
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