Baby Striped Skunk During A Rain Storm Stock Photography

A juvenile striped skunk with alternative markings, Mephitis mephitis, makes a visit on a backyard patio on a dark, stormy late summer afternoon. One of the most recognized animals in North America and known for their powerful scent glands, skunks are also beneficial as their diet includes small rodents, cutworms, and other unwanted insects that can be detrimental to homes and gardens. Note the raindrops on his fur.