Scent-sational Skunks of Florida
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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 [email protected]. 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/     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naturallyflorida/message
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