Real Hooded Skunk Skeleton
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The hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura) is a species of mammal in the family Mephitidae. Mephītis in Latin means "foul odor", μακρός (makrós) in Greek translates to "long" and οὐρά (ourá) translates to "tail". This species of skunk can be found in Southwestern United States to Central America but is most abundant in Mezico. It is found in grasslands, desert and in the foothills of mountains, avoiding high elevations.
Specifications:
- Skull Length 7cm (2.8in)
- Skull Width 4cm (1.6in)
- Skull Height 3.1cm (1.2in)