Striped skunk

The striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) is a skunk species native to North America that is part of the genus, Mephitis. Striped skunks are omnivores, with their diet consisting of insects, berries, and rodents. Like all skunk species, they possess highly developed, musk-filled scent glands to warn predators. It is currently listed as a least concern species due to it's wide range and adapted to human-modified environments.