SUBORDER CANIFORMIA Family MEPHITIDAE (SKUNKS)
• Small- to medium-sized mammals with striking black and white color pattern and large scent glands at the base of the tail.
• 30-134 cm.
• South-east Asia, North, Central, and South America.
• Found in almost all habitats within their range except for the most arid deserts and the colder alpine and arctic climates.
• 4 genera, 12 species, 60 extant taxa.
• 1 species Vulnerable; none Extinct since 1600.