We just learned about the Striped Skunk.
Another animal in the same family is the American Hog-Nosed Skunk, or the conepatus leuconotus.
This is one of the biggest skunks in the world, growing over 80 centimeters long.
Sometimes this skunk is called the rooter skunk, because it likes to overturn rocks and look under things, which is sometimes called rooting.
These skunks have a big white back and totally white tail. It's not just a stripe on their back, the whole top of their back is white.
Just like other skunks these animals can spray a smelly liquid at someone if they are scared.
Even though they are skunks they are a lot like badgers and are really good at clawing and digging things.
(from: wikipedia - american hog-nosed skunk)
Kid Facts - Blast from the past: Grey Bellied Night Monkey
