Scent-sational Skunks of Florida

Naturally Florida

In this episode, we explore the two species of skunks found in Florida. A mammal that is so unique, it recently divided from a subfamily of the weasel to become its own family, a stinky one! There is a lot to learn about these mysterious creatures. We will explore the species of life history of Florida’s skunks, where you can find them, some fun skunk behavior and more! ⁠ Learn More:

• Eastern Spotted Skunk Conservation Plan - Microsoft Word - ESS Conservation Plan July82019 (weebly.com)

• Skunks - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/skunks/

• Living with Skunks - myfwc.com/media/25513/livingwithskunks.pdf

How You Can Help:

• FWC is interested in collecting carcasses of eastern spotted skunks for future genetic analyses. If you observe a deceased spotted skunk, please email [e-mail].

• You can report both species of skunks (dead or alive) on iNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/naturally-florida-s-listener-observations

• If you see a skunk, it is not cause for alarm...don’t call a wildlife trapper, just let it be.

Sources for this Episode:

• Eastern Spotted Skunk Conservation Plan - Microsoft Word - ESS Conservation Plan July82019 (weebly.com)

• Skunks - https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/mammals/land/skunks/

• Eastern Spotted Skunk Cooperative Study Group - https://easternspottedskunk.weebly.com/