About Animal Facts Common Name: Skunk (hybrid) Scientific Name: Mephitis spp. Behavior: Skunks are solitary except during mating season. Skunks are nocturnal (active at night). They do not not hibernate during winter. Skunks have scent glands that discharge a very stinky fluid spray up to 18 ft away. Diet: Omnivore Height: 7 in Weight: 7 lb Length: 2 ft Number of Young: 5-6 Habitats: Forest Grassland Shrubland Fun Facts: After mating, the female does not stay with the male and becomes aggressive towards him, vocalizing, stamping her feet, and fighting if necessary. In cold climates, they may occupy dens with several females or females and a single male. They do give plenty of warning before spraying, including arching back, raising tail, stomping feet and even doing a handstand on front feet. Stinker is believed to be a hybrid of hooded and striped skunk. Threats: Climate Change Disease Habitat Loss Endangered Status Endangered Status Extinct in Wild (EW) Critically Endangered (CR) Endangered (EN) Vulnerable (VU) Near Threatened (NT) Least Concern (LC) Not Evaluated (NE)