Skunk

Skunks, often mistake called as polecats, are western hemisphere mammals of the weasel family. Mustelidae, order Carnivore. They are well known for the repulsive smelling spray they eject from two anal glands at the base of the tail when disturbed. Skunks have black and white striped or spotted fur, which is priced in commerce. The striped, or common, skunk, Mephitis mephitis, ranges from 28 to 36 cm (11 to 15 in) in length, with a 43 cm (17 in) tail, and weights from 0.75 to 2.5 kg (1.5 to 5.5 lb).

Skunk habitat extends from southern Canada to northern Mexico. The hooded skunk, M. macroura, is either white backed or black backed. It is found from Central America to the southwestern United States. The spotted skunk. Spilogale putoris, of North and Central America, is 36 cm (14 in) long, with an 8  to 23 cm (3 - 9 in) tail, and may weight nearly 1 kg (2.2 lb). Hog nosed skunks, genus Conepatus are the only skunks in South America, and they also range northward to the southwestern United States.

Skunk are nocturnal, solitary feeders on both plants and small animals. They usually live in burrows.

The striped skunks has powerful anal glands that emit a foul smelling scent. When threatened it turn to black, raises its tail as a warning, and then sprays the attacker.

Other kind of Cats:
Exotic Shorthair Cat
Longhaired Cat
Maine Coon Cat