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Skunks (friend or foe) Trivia Quiz

Skunks have good and bad points, and these issues may not be all in "black and white". It should be interesting to go over some of these facts.

A multiple-choice quiz by egstrasser. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
egstrasser

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
185,698

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1656

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many species of skunks can be found in North America? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. One reasons skunks are considered beneficial is because they feed on mice, voles, and small rats. This feeding habit of skunks helps to keep the rodent population in check.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. A skunk will never spray another skunk, especially a member of his own family.

True

False

4. Skunks are also scavengers and therefore clean up road kill. They are known to feast on grubs in the lawn. The largest part of their diet consists of insects. What is the estimated percentage of insects in a striped skunk's diet? Hint

20 %

70 %

50 %

45 %

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a young skunk called? Hint

a smolt

a pup

a kitten

a cria

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Question 6 of 10

6. Are skunks ever kept as pets?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. The color of skunks is always black and white.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Most skunks are: Hint

poor climbers

all of these

excellent at digging

fairly slow when walking

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Question 9 of 10

9. Striped skunks are born in which season? Hint

Fall

Summer

Spring

Winter

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Question 10 of 10

10. Skunks in the wild usually have a large territory. A skunk's territory usually has a source of water within a few miles. Their dens can be in a hollow log, or under a shed. They can also dig out a den about a foot or so deep.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many species of skunks can be found in North America?

Answer: 4

There are four skunk species in North America:
(1)Spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius)
(2)Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
(3)Hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura)
(4)Hognose skunk (Conepatus mesoleucus)

2. One reasons skunks are considered beneficial is because they feed on mice, voles, and small rats. This feeding habit of skunks helps to keep the rodent population in check.

Answer: True

Skunks may travel for miles within their own territory searching for rodents. Their diet also may consist of lizards, spiders, and insects. Some of these arthropods include venomous spiders, and even scorpions.

3. A skunk will never spray another skunk, especially a member of his own family.

Answer: False

Young skunks at play have been seen spraying a sibling when the playing gets too rough. (I have personally witnessed this action.)

Answer: 70 %

Most studies show that about 70 percent of a skunk's diet consists of insects. Of this 70 percent, many of these insects are considered harmful to agriculture, or public health in general.

5. What is a young skunk called?

Answer: a kitten

Young skunks are referred to as kittens.

6. Are skunks ever kept as pets?

Answer: Yes

Skunks are kept as pets. There are breeders who breed skunks to be sold for the pet trade. Skunks are de-scented. They can be trained to use a litter box. It is not a good idea to try to domesticate a wild skunk because of the threat of rabies.

7. The color of skunks is always black and white.

Answer: False

Skunks can be found in several color combinations. Black and white is usually predominant but albino, gray, and brown are also known to occur.

8. Most skunks are:

Answer: all of these

Skunks have long claws which are excellent for digging. However, these long claws are not useful in climbing and their short legs do not enable a skunk to run very fast.

9. Striped skunks are born in which season?

Answer: Spring

They may have a litter of up to seven kittens, with the average being about five. Skunks are born any time from late April to early June (spring).

Answer: True

A skunk can dig a burrow about a foot under ground. The den usually chosen is typically dry, with a hidden entrance and is easily defended against predators. A source of water nearby is also an important feature in choosing a territory.

Source: Author egstrasser

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