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.