Western Spotted Skunk

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Eastern_Spotted_Skunk
gptkb:The_Mexican_Spotted_Skunk
gptkb:The_Northern_Spotted_Skunk
gptkb:The_Southern_Spotted_Skunk
gptkb:The_Spotted_Skunk
gptkbp:activities Crepuscular
gptkbp:adaptation Climbing ability
Foraging techniques
gptkbp:age 5 to 6 months
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_season Late winter to early spring
gptkbp:color Black and white
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations
Scent marking
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Public education
Habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Native American folklore
Symbol of adaptability
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Spraying
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Insects
Fruits
Small mammals
gptkbp:ecological_role Pest control
Seed dispersal
gptkbp:family gptkb:Mephitidae
gptkbp:fossil_record Pleistocene epoch
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Phylogenetic analysis
gptkbp:habitat Forests
Grasslands
Wooded areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Western Spotted Skunk
gptkbp:impact Habitat loss
Road mortality
gptkbp:length 30 to 50 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:litter_size 2 to 6
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkb:Coyotes
gptkb:Foxes
gptkbp:range Western United States
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Eastern_Spotted_Skunk
Badgers
Weasels
Striped Skunk
Ferrets
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
Parental care
Mating rituals
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Spilogale_gracilis
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Hibernation-like state
Territorial marking in spring
gptkbp:senses Poor eyesight
Good sense of smell
Good hearing
gptkbp:size Small to medium
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Pollution
Invasive species
gptkbp:weight 1 to 3 kg