The Western Striped Skunk

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Punch_and_Judy_Man
gptkbp:activities Crepuscular
gptkbp:age 8 to 10 weeks
gptkbp:average_temperature 38.5 ° C
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_season Late winter to early spring
gptkbp:class gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:color Black and white
Black with white stripes
gptkbp:common_name Western Striped Skunk
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Public education
Habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of fear in folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Spraying
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Mephitidae
Not domesticated
gptkbp:famous_for Strong odor
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient relatives found
gptkbp:genus Mephitis
gptkbp:gestation_period 60 to 75 days
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:North_America
Forests
Grasslands
Urban areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Western Striped Skunk
gptkbp:interacts_with Occasional nuisance
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:litter_size 2 to 10 kits
gptkbp:notable_for Vocalizations
Social grooming
Climbing trees
Foraging at night
Scent marking
Hibernation in colder climates
Digging for food
gptkbp:order gptkb:product
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Coyotes
gptkbp:range Western United States
gptkbp:related_species Eastern Striped Skunk
gptkbp:related_to Other skunks
gptkbp:reproduction Seasonal breeders
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Mephitis_mephitis
gptkbp:senses Good sense of smell
gptkbp:size 60 to 80 cm long
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Marking territory
gptkbp:threats Predation
Habitat loss
Road mortality
gptkbp:weight 1.5 to 4.5 kg
gptkbp:young Kits