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Accession No 1802.1773
Name/Title SKUNK, SPOTTED
Brief Description The Spotted Skunk, seen here as a complete mounted and stuffed specimen.Mounted onto wooden base.
A very close cousin to the better-known Striped Skunk and has much the same character and behaviour. When threatened, skunks spray foul-smelling oil from glands at their rear ends to repel attackers.
Primary Prod Place United States of America
Measurement Reading 8 x 13 x 40cm
Signature/Marks "Cheating Spotted Skunk / SPILOGALE PHENAX. / USA"
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