1. Resident Animals various reasons could not be returned to the wild and are permanent residents of the Animal Rescue League Facts on Wild skunks wild skunks can be found in open country http://www.pawildlifecenter.org/residents.htm

These are animals that for various reasons could not be returned to the wild and are permanent residents of the Animal Rescue League of Western PA Wildlife Center in our wildlife menagerie. Paige Paige, Virginia Opossum: Paige ended up at the Wildlife Center on July 12, 2002. She was admitted as a juvenile with a spinal injury. She suffered permanent nerve damage to her legs and cannot be released. Facts on Opossum: The Virginia Opossum lives in the wild for 3-5 years. They always live within a mile of water and can be found in brush piles, and hollow trees in the city and the country. The diet of an Opossum consists of carrion, eggs, fruits, vegetables, mice, snails, and even garbage. Opossums are the only marsupials , an animal that carries its babies in a pouch, in North America. Scientific Name: Didelphis virginiana Sunny Sunny, Short-eared Owl Sunny was brought to the Wildlife Center on January 16, 1999, after being hit by a landing airplane at the Greater Pittsburgh. International Airport. The injuries to his left wing were so substantial, that the wing had to be amputated. Sunny is very special because he is an Endangered Species in the state of Pennsylvania.

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

3. Dark Truth Within; Skunk Links Skunks This website has Information about skunks but its stongest pointis tons upon tons of photos of all sorts of skunks wild and domestic. http://megaverse.net/anthro/darktruthwithin/links.html

Skunk Links Aside from their infamous ability to bring utter nightmares to olfactory receptors the world around, skunks are pretty interesting creatures. So here's some links to some oderific websites all about the little stinkers. Skunk and Opossum Website: This website features infomation about skunks and opossums. While their be sure to see the video clip of a skunk spaying. Skunk FAQ: Thinking about getting a skunk as a pet? Then take a look at this very informative website which covers eveything you need to know on how to acquire and take good care of a pet skunk. Skunks: This website has Information about skunks but its stongest point is tons upon tons of photos of all sorts of skunks wild and domestic. For those in a socialble mood check out the website's chat room. Introduction Story Feedback Skunk Links ... Legalities

4. Species-Specific Management (SSM) t work. References. Godin, AF 1982 Striped and hooded skunks wild Mammalsof N. America p. 674687. Rosatte, RC 1987. Striped, spotted 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.

5. Project Wildlife: Living With Skunks In the wild, skunks tend to den in shallow burrows or hollow logs. Theyare hardly ever found more than two miles from a water source. http://www.projectwildlife.org/living-skunks.htm

Living With Skunks "I never met a skunk I didn't like" Anonymous Photo by Art Wolfe Skunks are members of the weasel family (Mustelidae). There are four species of skunk in North America: striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis), hooded skunks (M. macroura), spotted skunks (Spilogale putorius), and scarce hognosed skunks (Conepatus mesoleucus). The striped and spotted skunks are common in San Diego County's rural and urban areas; the striped skunk is larger and more common than the spotted skunk. Although their markings vary, these bushy- tailed creatures are always back and white and absolutely unmistakable. Striped skunks measure 20 to 30 inches long (including the wide, bushy tail) and weigh 6 to 10 pounds (about the size of a house cat) and have two wide, white stripes on their backs that meet on the head. Spotted skunks are about half that size with white spots instead of stripes. Skunks have small heads and eyes, pointed snouts, and short legs that make them seem to waddle. Their strong forefeet and long nails make them excellent diggers. They tend to be slow-moving animals, never in much of a hurry, and are generally poor climbers. A litter of from one to seven young, averaging five, is born from late April to early June.

6. Skunks In The Wild Great pictures of pet skunks with several informative links. skunks In The wild. Click on each picture below to see a full size photo. 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

7. Skunks One of the most misunderstood animals in North America, skunks are actually docile, benign animals that are quite beneficial to humans. Turtles and Tortoises. wild Ducks of North America skunks are members of the Mustelid family, a group that includes weasels, martens, and badgers http://www.hsus.org/ace/13518

About Us Field Projects How You Can Help Publications ... Skunks Skunks Quick: Think of a skunk. What's the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it's the animal's unmistakable eau de parfum. Which is too bad, because skunk spray has given the wrong impression about these gentle, non-aggressive creatures. Cat-sized or smaller with long fur and long bushy tails, skunks are easily identified by their distinctive black and white coloration. These near-sighted creatures are omnivores and have a hearty appetite for grubs and insects that are pests to humans. They have also been known to consume mice and baby rats. Striped skunks breed in February and March and sometimes become quite noticeable when amorous male skunks seek out females who may not be in the mood. Generally, skunks are solitary animals, except when raising young or sharing a den during cold periods. Baby skunks are generally born in May and June. Skunks den in cavities such as woodchuck burrows, hollow logs, brush piles, stone walls, and under buildings. A den is usually used for brief periods because of skunks' nomadic tendency. Once the babies are mobile, the mother will appear with young, traveling single file behind her. A skunk's only defense is a familiar noxious odor created by a sulfuric acid that can be "fired" from either of two independently operating anal glands. Contrary to popular myth, striped skunks cannot spray over their backs. However, spotted skunks do have the unique ability to spray while doing a handstand. Skunks have a limited supply of ammunition; they don't waste their defensive spray, because they can't "reload" very quickly. Instead, they stamp their front feet as a warning when threatened, giving ample opportunity for an intruder to back off.

8. Nearctica - Family - Pets - Racoons And Skunks Pets Racoons and skunks. Special Segments. General Topics. Return to Pets Main Page rehabilitators" about taking racoons or skunks as pets is "don't". Dogs keeping of wild animals as pets . http://www.nearctica.com/family/pets/pmammal.htm

Pets - Racoons and Skunks Special Segments Butterflies of North America Conifers of North America Eastern Birds List of N.A. Insects Home Eastern Wildflowers General Topics Natural History Ecology Family Environment Evolution Home Education Home Conservation Geophysics Paleontology Commercial Organizations Return to Pets Main Page The best advice provided by professional animal "rehabilitators" about taking racoons or skunks as pets is "don't". Dogs and cats have been domesticated for centuries. A baby racoon raised as a pet, no matter how cute it is, is still basically a wild animal and will retain some wild animal traits despite your best efforts. It takes an almost saintly patience to keep a racoon as a pet. You should also be aware that many, if not most, states have laws prohibiting the keeping of wild animals as pets. Nevertheless, here are some sites featuring racoons and skunks raised in the company of humans. RACOONS The World Wide Racoon Web . Seth Morabito. A wonderful site for everything racoon related including raising young racoons. The author of this site strongly advises against racoons as pets. The Gable's Racoon World . One family's experience with racoons with photographs and stories. This site also has advice if you have an emergency involving a wild racoon. The author of the site does not advocate racoons as pets.

9. Owners Of Pet Skunks: Catch Me If You Can! Game Over! Sorry Bernie! Game Over! * Special Note * No skunks, wild or domestic,were harmed in the making of this game! Webmaster Tacy A. Kessler. http://www.skunk-info.org/games/bernie.htm

Can You Help Bernie Out of the Window Well? Help me out please! I really hate this! Hey I'm Clausterphobic! I'm getting hungry! Come on now, Hurry Up! I need a bathroom! Sorry Bernie! Game Over! * Special Note * No skunks, wild or domestic, were harmed in the making of this game! Webmaster: Tacy A. Kessler OOPS Images, artwork, and verbiage are the sole property of the designer and may not be used in any form without express written permission.

10. SK: Re: Adding People To Think Tank it was determined, after some discussion, that ALL skunks , wild or domestic MUST be included in the rabies is that Share deals with wild skunks, I have worked for 30 http://www.rdwarf.com/pipermail/skunks/1999-January/014908.html

SK: Re: Adding people to Think Tank GINNY LAUT LOTUSBLOSSOM@webtv.net Wed, 6 Jan 1999 23:49:57 -0500 (EST) Previous message: SK: RE: http://www.gis.queensu.ca/rreporter/rabies_co Next message: SK: Re: Adding people to Think Tank Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] Posted by LOTUSBLOSSOM@webtv.net JANEBONE@aol.com JANEBONE@aol.com Received: from JANEBONE@aol.com f46cec06.36941641@aol.com Janyehen@aol.com mka@ij.net ... skunks-request@rdwarf com the message "unsubscribe skunks". For other list commands, email majordomo@rdwarf.com the message "help". Previous message: SK: RE: http://www.gis.queensu.ca/rreporter/rabies_co Next message: SK: Re: Adding people to Think Tank Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ]

11. Skunk Printout- EnchantedLearning.com Anatomy wild skunks are black and white, but the patterns vary. Theyall have a bushy tail, short legs, clawed feet, and a long snout. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/skunk/Skunkcoloring.shtml

EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. (Already a member? Click here. EnchantedLearning.com More Mammal Printouts Wild Skunks Animal Printouts Label Me! Printouts Skunks are the smelliest mammals. These small, nocturnal (most active at night) animals are found in South and Central America and much of North America (excluding the coldest regions). The Spray : Skunks produce a very smelly spray that repels most predators. This oily, yellow liquid is produced in two glands located under the tail. They can spray up to 10 ft (3 m) away. The smell is long-lasting and very hard to get rid of - tomato juice helps. Anatomy : Wild skunks are black and white, but the patterns vary. They all have a bushy tail, short legs, clawed feet, and a long snout. Domesticated skunks have a variety of coat colors and patterns. Diet : Skunks are omnivores ; they eat insects rodents reptiles , small mammals , worms, eggs, fish , fruit, and plants.

12. Amarillo Globe-News: US & World News: Enid Police Won't Shoot Wild Skunks 05/26/ Enid police won't shoot wild skunks. ENID (AP) State health officials have persuaded Enid police to revise their policy of killing wild skunks to eradicate the threat of http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/052602/usn_enidpolice.shtml

Site Navigation TABLE OF CONTENTS TODAY'S HEADLINES BROWSE OR SEARCH Obits Local News Classifieds Sports College Sports H.S. Sports More Sports Weddings Comics Opinion Engagements Dockets Forums Home News Web-posted Wednesday, November 5, 2003 ARTICLE TOOLS E-mail This Article Printer-Friendly Format Web posted Sunday, May 26, 2002 8:34 a.m. CT Enid police won't shoot wild skunks ENID (AP) - State health officials have persuaded Enid police to revise their policy of killing wild skunks to eradicate the threat of rabies. Police Chief Rick West issued the order after a rabid skunk attacked and bit a man last week. Enid officers now have to notify animal control officers first before taking action. They also have been asked to judge whether a skunk poses a threat to humans or pets before shooting them. West said, after speaking with state Health Department officials Friday morning, he learned that eradicating the skunks would not lessen chances of residents possibly contracting rabies. LINCARE, a dding a service driver, must be 21 yr old with good drivin... HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER A Skilled Nursing Facility providing reha...

13. Project Wildlife In the United States wild skunks are considered a rabies vector species; Anyone whogets bitten while handling a skunk should notify their physician and public http://www.projectwildlife.org/find-skunks.htm

What to do if you find a skunk Skunks Photo by Art Wolfe Skunks are a member of the Mustelidae - the weasel family - and like most of the other members have as their defense the ability to squirt out a strong smelling spray of oily droplets. Their main diet is insects, grubs, beetles, carrion and sometimes fruit and berries. Like many other mammals they have discovered that human beings unwittingly (and usually unwillingly) provide a great variety of foods (cat food, dogfood and table scraps) along with warm snug housing (crawl spaces under hot tubs, decks, houses and basements). When spring arrives along with the brood of cute, bouncing but stinky babies, trouble follows as the calls come in to wildlife rehabilitators and agencies for the removal of the cute but now nuisance animals. The following information may help people deal with some skunk-related problems. Human health and safety - local and state laws Anyone attempting to help an orphaned, sick or injured skunk should be aware of the following facts:

14. Skunks | Skunk Spray | Wild Animals | Spotted, Striped, Hooded And Hognosed Striped Skunk. wild Things skunks and Skunk Spray skunks are wellknown for their nasty smelling spray. They re small furry animals http://www.kidzworld.com/site/p2112.htm

quick advanced Scroll down for the article Striped Skunk Wild Things - Skunks and Skunk Spray Skunks are well known for their nasty smelling spray. They're small furry animals about the size of a cat that belong to the weasel and ferret family. Skunks easily adapt to most living conditions so you'll see them sniffing grass in the country or waddling behind some garbage cans in the city Spotted Skunks? Not all skunks have a white stripe down their back. There are four different kinds of skunks that live in North America and Europe. There's the Spotted, Hognosed, Hooded and the Striped skunks. The Striped skunk (the most common) and the Spotted are named after the look of their fur. The Hooded skunk has so much hair around its neck that it looks like it's wearing a hood. The Hognosed has a nose that looks like a hog's nose. The Myth Behind Spraying It's a Spotted Spunk myth that skunks spray all the time. They give lots of warning before they spray and even then, they only spray in life threatening situations. A skunk may never spray during its lifetime. Here's how you can tell if a skunk might spray. Most skunks give a warning by stomping their front feet, raising their tail and walking stiff-legged. Spotted skunks even try to bluff by doing a handstand on their front legs and lifting their tail but they don't spray. If a skunk does spray, they aim it at the face and it causes intense irritation and temporary blindness if it gets in the eyes. Bad Rep For Skunks Skunks have a bad rep for carrying rabies. Some people think that when these animals are seen during the day, they must be rabid. They could be out during the day for several reasons including their home was destroyed, they're desperate for food, they want to mate or are looking for their mother. Like most animals, skunks die from rabies and have as much chance of carrying it as other wild animals.

15. Kids Site | Teen Chat | Free Online Games | Dating Advice | Quizzes | PS2 Cheats wild Things Reindeer/Caribou, wild Things - Shark Attack! wild Things- skunks and Skunk Spray, wild Things - Sting of the Hornet. http://www.kidzworld.com/site/the_lab_archive.htm

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16. Skunksaspets Don't take skunks from the wild !If you wanted a puppy you wouldn't steel one from from awolf Same thing with skunks. wildskunks are not good pets http://www.k9du.homestead.com/skunksaspets.html

This web site was created for FREE at www.homestead.com. Visit www.homestead.com to get your free web site - no programming required. Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. This page may not appear properly. B efore you run out and trap a wild animal, you had better read all about skunks and weather or not they're for you. Lesson number one : Don't take skunks from the wild ! If you wanted a puppy you wouldn't steel one from from a wolf mother would you? Same thing with skunks. Wild skunks are not good pets. they don't live very long and some cary disease (just like wild dogs). Skunk owners know that the skunk has been in domestication for over a hundred years. Domesticated skunks live longer , are more healthy, don't carry rabies, and have a better temperment than their wild cousins. Lesson number two : Skunks may be illeagal were you live. Not all states have recognized the domesticated skunk. Those states (out of ignorance) will not let you keep a skunk as a pet. They veiw all skunks as wild animals and want to protect you from rabies. I doubt they would prevent you from keeping a wolf puppy though (not smart).

17. No Click - No Right While skunks As Pets deals with Domestic/Penraised skunks, we arefrequently contacted by people with wild skunk problems. Here http://www.skunksaspets.com/new_page_2.htm

Home Index SkunkStuff Bone ... Bridge Wild Odor? Links REQUESTED SEASONAL WILD SKUNK INFORMATION Need a rehabber http://wildliferehab.virtualave.net/contact.htm While Skunks As Pets deals with Domestic/Pen-raised skunks, we are frequently contacted by people with wild skunk problems. Here is some information that should be beneficial if you're bothered by unwanted, wild "visitors". Make the area as inhospitable to skunks as possible. Remove all animal foods, such as dog and cat food or farm animal feed. Move and elevate the garbage cans as much as is feasible. A garbage can is to a skunk, what a refrigerator is to us! Place stereo speakers directly on a bare floor such as kitchen or bathroom. Play the loudest, thumpingest, bassline music (?) that you can find. (We suggest that you warn your neighbors first!) Skunks do not like loud noises or vibrations and will usually beat a hasty retreat!!! Elevate firewood piles. Burn brush piles. Remove rock piles. Garage unused cars. Trim all shrubs underneath to eliminate denning areas. Secure all "under areas" such as decks and crawlspaces under the house. Be sure to use long SCREWS, because skunks are extremely strong and can pull out nails. If using wire mesh, be sure to bury it at least a foot into the soil. Skunks are superior diggers and VERY hardheaded!! Mothballs may be scattered under NON-LIVING SPACES. DO NOT USE UNDER AREAS WHERE PEOPLE OR ANIMALS LIVE. THE FUMES ARE DEADLY!

18. Dragoo's Wild Skunk Information skunks. and Skunk Reputations. The primary goal of this site is toprovide basic biological information pertaining to wild skunks. We http://www.dragoo.org/

Dragoo Institute for the Betterment of Skunks and Skunk Reputations The primary goal of this site is to provide basic biological information pertaining to wild skunks. We will attempt to provide our understanding of placement of skunks on the tree of life (evolutionary relationship to weasels and other carnivores), as well as the natural history and general biology of the various species of skunks. We also will try to provide information on how to deal with "problem" animals. We will provide our sources for the information either by referencing the scientific literature or web sites made available by researchers or organizations. The links on the left side of these pages point to the various topics related to skunk biology. This site does not offer information regarding pet skunks. If you require information on pet skunks please check out these links This site will be growing over the next few weeks and months (and years). We will be adding pictures and possibly video of various skunk species. Currently we are trying to compress the images to downloadable sizes (remember, we are biologists not web masters). If you don't find what you are looking for here than please feel free to contact the Dragoo Institute Division of Mammals , Museum of Southwestern Biology, University of New Mexico Wildlife Rescue, Inc. of New Mexico

19. Dragoo's Skunk Page skunks. Development of a vaccine will allow us to better understandhow the rabies virus functions in skunks, wild and domestic. The http://www.dragoo.org/PetSkunks.html

Dragoo Institute for the Betterment of Skunks and Skunk Reputations We at the Dragoo Institute do not recommend keeping pet skunks unless you know what you are getting into. It is our philosophy that skunks do not make good pets; what makes a good pet is a good pet caretaker. Here are just a few of the sites dedicated to pet skunks. These links are primarily to sites that are run by organizations or individuals associated with organizations that provide information related to pet skunks. We don't usually link to pages of people who have pet skunks in their care; there are way too many pages. As we take the time to find more, or we are made aware of others, we will link to them. American Domestic Skunk Association Owners Of Pet Skunks Skunks As Pets Awesome Skunks and Morgan Horses ... Domestic Skunk Shelter People who care for pet skunks are trying to get a rabies vaccine approved for use with skunks. Development of a vaccine will allow us to better understand how the rabies virus functions in skunks, wild and domestic. The goal of that organization is "to obtain a government approved rabies vaccine and quarantine period for skunks so that skunks, and the people who love them, can live in harmony without fear of rabies or rabies testing" [which involves the death of the animal]. If you are interested in more details of this organization, contact the Aspen Skunk Rabies Research, Inc

20. Skunk Habitat/Attracting Skunks Also, I imagine putting a little pond in the backyard might encourage Ma Skunk tobring her little ones into the Rabies is always a concern with wild animals. http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/wildlife/msg0508371225272.html

Return to the Wildlife Garden Forum Post a Follow-Up Skunk Habitat/Attracting Skunks Posted by Phantomfyre z5b NE Ohio ( My Page ) on Mon, May 17, 04 at 8:37 Hello, all! I lurk here quite a bit, but have not ever seen anyone ask or tell how to ATTRACT skunks. We are moving into a new house on 11 1/2 acres in 3 weeks. The land is mostly wooded, with about 4 open acres that will become gardens and horse pasture. There are ponds on the properties to either side of us, and a small creek/drainway that runs accross our property connecting the two ponds. We plan to dig our own pond at some point. Thanks in advance! Diana Follow-Up Postings: RE: Skunk Habitat/Attracting Skunks Posted by: My Page ) on Mon, May 17, 04 at 13:23 I really enjoy seeing skunks too, but please do not treat them like pets. See www.enature.com under the mammals field guide for skunk information. They are primarily nocturnal, woodland/scrub habitat, and the striped skunk is the main carrier of rabies in the U.S. I would love to see a spotted skunk. Supposedly they are in southern PA but I've never seen one. :o) RE: Skunk Habitat/Attracting Skunks Posted by: Phantomfyre z5b NE Ohio ( My Page ) on Mon, May 17, 04 at 15:12

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