1. Owners Of Pet Skunks: Wild Encounters http://www.skunk-info.org/wildones/wild.htm

2. Project Wildlife Living With Skunks In the wild, skunks tend to den in shallow burrows or hollow logs. They are hardly ever found more than two miles from a water source. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

3. A List Of Wildlife Rehabilitators In Ohio skunks wild and Domestic. We help with any phone calls, take in domestic skunksand adopt out. We take in wild skunks and release to the wild when well. http://www.wildlifecare.org/listohio.html

All the resources needed for the care and rescue of injured or orphaned wild animals. 1). Choose a wildlife rehabilitator nearest you from the list below. 2). Contact them via e-mail, telephone or writing. 3). Ask them to help with your questions or wild animals you may have found. *If you do not find a rehabber close to your area see below for help.* If you are a wildlife rehabilitator please click here to add your name to our list. Click here to choose another State, Region or Country. Bellville, (Richland County), Ohio St. Francis Center "Dedicated to the preservation of wildness." Clinic Director: Cyndie Murray balliett2@hotmail.com Will accept all wildlife regardless of species. Are willing to help place exotics. Federal and State permits Submitted before January 1, 2005 top Cleveland/Parma, (Cuyahoga County), Ohio Janine M. Goodwin soul_searcher@sbcglobal.net Cell Phone: 216-308-0469 Birds, groundhogs, bats, chipmunks, raccoons, rabbits, all type squirrels, snakes, opossum, skunk, duck and most animals that are found in the Ohio area. I also care for and foster abandoned cats and dogs. And I specialize in Exotic birds. Please call if you have any questions pretaining to wildlife in the area.

4. Aspen Skunk Rabies Research, Inc Wild skunks are an important part of our ecosystem. They could be called "Nature's Sanitation Engineers". http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. Skunk Information Links vaccine for domestic skunks, there are still some facts relevant to skunks in the wild in their "Myths" and "Rabies Facts" pages. Are skunks http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. Skunks Skunk Spray Wild Animals Spotted, Striped, Hooded And Scroll down for the article. Striped Skunk. Wild Things Skunks and Skunk Spray Skunks are well known for their nasty smelling spray. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. Owners Of Pet Skunks Helping Skunks Their Owners for visiting the Owners Of Pet Skunks (OOPS) informational web site! This site is devoted to helping captivebred pet skunks and their http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. Owners Of Pet Skunks Wild Encounters Owners Of Pet skunks wild Encounters http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. SKUNKS artist/band or album title ' SKUNKS' Filters Prices in US DOLLARS Other currencies Be sure to look for the GEMM Guarantee! http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. MSUE Portal Michigan State University Extension Agriculture Hall, Room 108 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 488241039 Phone 517-355-2308 Fax 517- http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Welcome To Skunk Haven Intro to Skunks An introduction to skunks, both wild and domestic. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Dragoo's Wild Skunk Information to provide basic biological information pertaining to wild skunks. We will attempt to provide our understanding of placement of skunks on the http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Debate On Skunks We just have your typical wild skunks in my neighborhood. Connie Editor Wildlife I also deal with skunks wild as well as tame. http://www.suite101.com/discussion.cfm/wildlife/74869

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14. Species-Specific Management (SSM) Godin, AF 1982 Striped and hooded skunks wild Mammals of N. America p. 674687.Rosatte, RC 1987. Striped, spotted, hooded, and hognosed skunks, http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/rhgiles/speciesssm/skunk.htm

Species-Specific Management (SSM) HOME SSM Home Birds Mammals ... Glossary Striped Skunk The striped skunk ( Mephitis mephitis ) is an animal familiar to most people in Virginia. The skunk is beneficial to farmers, gardeners, and landowners because they feed on field mice, other small mammals, and insects that can be pests. In the northern United States, they are an important furbearer. The skunk has some negative values, too. Their smell is unpleasant, and they are a carrier of rabies. (Local information on rabies: click on Office of Epidemiology .) Also, skunks are known to raid poultry farms to eat the eggs. They will damage corn as well. Despite these negative values, the skunk can be beneficial. If desired, their numbers can be increased by the following: Denning sites and food abundance are the most limiting factors on skunk populations. If these two factors are managed then a skunk population will increase in numbers. Skunks use underground dens made by themselves or they use abandoned woodchuck holes. They have been found to prefer hilly or rolling lands for their den sites. They usually den on slopes of 5 to 10 percent. These areas provide good water drainage. Good vegetative cover is needed around the entrance to the den. Most den entrances have been found underneath fences where plenty of vegetation is found. Also, these sites lessen the chances of the den being destroyed by machinery. The manager needs to provide fencerows within the area to be managed, and the fencerows should be placed on slopes on the contour. These will provide plenty of den sites for the skunks.

15. Annika's Little known or interesting facts about skunks wild or captivebred. Skunks ONLYknown Enemy In the wild, skunks only live three to five years. http://groups.msn.com/Annikas/amazingskunkfacts.msnw

var nEditorialCatId = 419; MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: document.write(' Groups Groups Home My Groups Language ... Help Annika's Annikas@groups.msn.com What's New Join Now Welcome Site Rules ... Tools Amazing Skunk Facts Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) Range: Most of U.S. and Canada Type: Predator Size: Average 18” – 24” Weight: Average 6-8 lbs. Average Litter Size: 6-8 young Lifespan: 5-6 years Fur Demand (scale 1-10): Demand is 5 The Latin word "mephitis" translates to "bad odor", and many people would agree that the name "bad odor - bad odor" aptly fits the common and abundant striped skunk. Smaller spotted skinks are also distributed widely, and two species are recognized. Known as "civets" to the fur trade, the western spotted skinks experience a delayed implantation reproduction, while the eastern skunks do not. All species of skunks are attracted to a wide variety of baits, and they are frequently caught in traps set for other species. Order Carnivora Family Mephitidae (formerly Mustelidae, but reclassified in 1996) A baby skunk is a kitten.

16. Living With Urban Wildlife :: Skunks Wild animals should be treated with respect and understanding. Skunks havesmall heads and eyes, pointed snouts and short legs that make their movements http://www.guelph-humane.on.ca/LUW-Skunks.htm

Golf Tournament Cruelty Investigations Meet our Staff! Visit our Shelter Shop ... Link Five Sub-Menu Menu Tables can contain any type of content you need. Website Designed by kma-web design Advanced Search Living With Urban Wildlife :: Skunks Introduction Skunk Characteristics Skunks and the Seasons Prevention ... In Conclusion Introduction The existence of wildlife in urban areas enriches our environment, bringing a little bit of nature to the bustle of the city. Abundant food and shelter and the absence of natural predators have allowed many wild animals to successfully adapt to urban life. We can hardly blame them for helping themselves to food that is readily accessible in garbage pails, gardens, composters and sheds. If there is ample food and a place to live, removing the resident animal will just create a vacant territory for another one to move into. Preventive measures have proven to be less costly and less stressful for both wildlife and the homeowner in the long term. Although human-wildlife conflicts can occur, a little understanding of the animals' characteristics and needs will help us take a humane approach leading to a peaceful coexistence. Humane treatment of an animal involves compassion and respect, precludes cruelty and avoids pain, suffering or injury.

17. Skunks In The Wild Great pictures of pet skunks with several informative links. http://chrisinorl.home.att.net/wild.html

Skunks In The Wild Click on each picture below to see a full size photo. Back to Chris`s Skunk Page

18. All About Skunks striped skunk Striped and hooded skunks in the wild generally have black fur witha single white stripe starting at the top of the the head then forking http://chrisinorl.home.att.net/about.html

All About Skunks by Chris Williamson Family The word "skunk" comes from the Algonquin Indian name for the animal, seganku. There are three groups of skunks represented in North America, the Hog-nosed skunk, Spotted Skunk and the (Striped and Hooded Skunks) All skunks bred as pets are striped skunks. They relate to humans better than the other species. Skunks were previously thought to belong to the weasel (Mustelid) family. Thanks in large part to Dr. Jerry Dragoo (a biologist from the University of Mexico and leading skunk expert) they are now classified as Mephitidae, a family of their own. Description Striped and hooded skunks in the wild generally have black fur with a single white stripe starting at the top of the the head then forking into two stripes continuing down the sides of it`s back to the tail. Domestic (pet) skunks come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Their bodies are pair shaped with the nose coming to a point and a long fluffy tail. Skunks have long front claws for digging. The average adult weighs between 3.5 - 10 lbs. Domestic skunks have been known to weigh over 20 lbs., this is usually due to a diet too high in fat. Spotted skunks are relatively small and slender. They have black fur with white spots on their head and body with white stripes starting behind the front legs continuing to the base of the tail. Spotted skunks weigh between .75 - 2.75 lbs.

19. Aspen Skunk Rabies Research, Inc In fact, wild skunks prefer to avoid contact with humans and other animals.They are very quiet, wild skunks are an important part of our ecosystem. http://www.aspenskunk.org/

This was Erica's senior class picture. She had it taken with her beloved pet, Aspen. Aspen died in December of 1998 to prove that he did not have rabies. Had there been an approved rabies vaccine and quarantine period in this country for skunks, Aspen would still be alive and well and brightening the Mills home. You can read Aspen's story on our background page. When you ask the average American what their thoughts are on skunks you get descriptions like: "Smelly, rabies carrying, pests." This statement, with its misconceptions and misinformation , could not be further from the truth! In fact, wild skunks prefer to avoid contact with humans and other animals. They are very quiet, non-aggressive, solitary creatures, willing to live and let live. It is true that they can spray, if they feel that they are in danger. It is also true that if one gets sprayed by a skunk, they stay "fragrant" for quite some time. Skunks do not want to spray, however, and give plenty of warning before doing so. They only spray as a very last resort. Skunks can contract rabies, and so can any other unvaccinated mammal. They are no more prone to rabies than any other mammal. Wild skunks are an important part of our ecosystem. They could be called "Nature's Sanitation Engineers". They rid the environment of rats, mice, cockroaches, harmful garden pests (snails, grubs, all insects, gophers, moles), even poisonous animals (rattlesnakes, black widow spiders, scorpions), and "road kill" (which can cause accidents and spread disease).

20. Myths Myth Domestic skunks are really just skunks that have been captured from the wild.Fact ASRR does not sanction the removal of wild skunks from the wild. http://www.aspenskunk.org/myths.htm

Myth: All skunks have rabies. Fact: Not all skunks have rabies. Only rabid skunks have rabies. All mammals are believed to be susceptible to the infection. Skunks have to be exposed to the virus to become rabid, just like any other mammal. Myth: Skunks are the number one rabies carrier. Fact: Actually, world wide, unvaccinated dogs are the number one transmitter of rabies. In the United States however, because of an aggressive vaccination program directed at cats, dogs, and ferrets, rabies is mainly a wildlife problem. Of the wildlife species in the US, raccoons account for the largest number of rabies cases. Humans are still at greater risk of getting rabies from a rabid dog in the US as a result of a bite from an unvaccinated dog, due to the fact that dogs are more likely to come in contact with wildlife than are humans. Myth: If you are bitten by a rabid skunk, you will die. Fact: If a human contracts rabies from any rabid animal, and they leave it untreated, they would die. However, there are treatments for humans who have been bitten by rabid animals which are virtually 100% effective. These treatments are not as painful or as extensive as they once were. Myth: Skunks can carry rabies for up to two years.

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