Conservation
Scientific Classification
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Mephitidae |
| Genus | Spilogale |
| Binomial name | Spilogale putorius |
Range Map
Description
The Eastern spotted skunks are a small-sized skunk that is found in North America, inhabiting the Great Plains and Southeastern Woodlands. They are also found in Canada and the northeastern regions of Mexico.
These animals typically measure between 46 and 68 cm in body length and their body range spans between 0.2 and 1.8 kilograms. Males are usually bigger than females.