I have a purse with a picture of a sunk on it! :) you know, the mammal in the Mephitidae family?
What is the Mephitidae family?
It is the scientific classification of them. Like humans are "homo sapiens". Species, genus, family. Have you ever seen or smelled a skunk before? They can spray a strong smelling liquid!
Yes I have.  I grew up in an area that had skunks and they do stink!  It the liquid poisonous?
Skunk
Skunks are North and South American mammals in the family Mephitidae. While related to polecats and other members of the weasel family, skunks have as their closest Old World relatives the stink badgers. The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant smell. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration.
Etymology.
The word "skunk" is an Americanism from the 1630s, the
Pygmy spotted skunk
The pygmy spotted skunk ("Spilogale pygmaea") is a species of mammal in the family Mephitidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Distribution and habitat.
The pygmy skunk inhabits along the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is found in woodlands and thickets in rocky soil. They avoid dense forests and swamps. It dens in burrows, but can take refuge in trees.
Description.
The spotted skunks are the most similar to the weasels of the skunks. It has a slimmer body