Description Hog-nosed skunk

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conepatus humboldtii


the individual hog-nosed skunk species vary in size, among them included largest of skunks. characterized comparatively short hair, on tail, , appendage lacks plumelike appearance observed in other skunks. nose prolonged distinct snout , naked on top , sides , evidently used rooting in earth after manner of pig. in addition, front feet armed long, heavy claws. claws developed digging insect prey. , front legs , shoulders provided strong muscular development digging, in badger. likeness has led use in places of appropriate name badger skunk these animals. extent of stripe on hind of skunk, , color of tail underside suggests distinction between eastern , western species. eastern species narrow stripe, black under base of tail. western distinction wide stripe, predominantly white tail. hair on these skunks coarse , harsh, lacking qualities render coats of northern relatives valuable. nocturnal.


before merge of american hog-nosed skunks, eastern hog-nosed skunk, conepatus leuconotus typically larger western hog-nosed skunk, conepatus mesoleucus. female eastern hog-nosed skunks range 58–74 cm in length , 19–34 cm in height. weigh between 2.0-4.0 kg. male hog-nosed skunks range 56–92 cm in length , 22–41 cm in height. weigh on average between 3.0-4.5 kg. western hog-nosed skunk ranged 40–84 cm in length, 13–35 cm in height, , 1.1-2.7 kg. males larger females , can reach 4.5 kg. teeth smaller in c. mesoleucus in c. leuconotus.








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