I received 8 Striped skunks from various sources in early June, and just released the last of them August 18. Here are some highlights from their last month with me. Most photographs were taken by my friend Krista deVries.
Such variety!
Their markings were individual and distinct, although it did take me a while to learn who was who. The biggest and oldest female was all black with white eyebrows patches. Her sister was almost the opposite- all white with some black patches.
Release time
In late July and mid-August, they were big enough and smart enough to be released. Two went back to the property where they were found, with a third tagging along. The other 5 went to a beautiful rural location with plenty of fallen trees, deep leaf litter, and a creek leading to a pond.
A fun retrospective video
My friend, Sandice Thrasher, made this wonderful video of when the skunks first showed up on her property, and their eventual release. Thanks, Sandi!
