Skunk
eat insects, larvae, earthworms, rodents, lizards, berries, roots and fungi.
Skunks are mammals in the order Carnivora, who were traditionally grouped with weasels in family Mustelidae, subfamily Mephitinae. Some scientists argue that skunks should have their own family Mephitidae,… More »
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Skunk control, prevention, removal, and trapping services by United Wildlife Animal Control. ... A. Skunks eat both plant and animal foods. Spring and summer are the times of year when they eat the most animal matter, since that is when insects are more available. Crickets, grasshoppers and beetles are their favorite insects.
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Date: Thu Apr 22 18:44:53 1999; Posted By: Eric Maass, MadSci Admin; Area of science: General Biology; ID: 923326290.Gb ... Skunks are omnivorous; they eat small mammals like rodents (mice and such), birds, eggs, insects, berries, and honey. ... Here is a link that has some more information on skunks:
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Subject: What do skunks eat? ... Date: Mon Apr 5 10:31:30 1999; Posted by Thomas A. Shiels; Grade level: 10-12 School: No school entered.; City: Dover State/Province: Delaware Country: U. S. A.; ... I have just seen a skunk which appears to have come from hibernation. Do skunks hibernate? What do skunks eat?
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Skunks do hibernate. Domesticated ones don't. In the wild they eat mice, insects, birds, eggs, and fruits. And garbage. For domesticated skunks, it is recommended that they get a ferret diet with high protein foods, like eggs, as a treat. A...
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Skunks are omnivores (eat both meat and vegetables). ... Skunks need to eat crunchy food of some kind (either in kibble form or raw vegetables) to maintain healthy teeth.
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Skunks eat many harmful insects and rodents but also prey on eggs and young of waterfowl and other ground- nesting birds. They sometimes cause problems in bee yards by feeding on bees as they emerge from the hive.
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If you are a farmer or gardener, consider tolerating skunks. They eat many agricultural and garden pests like field mice, rats, insects and other creatures. They may even eat moles. Unless skunks become really bothersome, the best advice is to leave them alone.
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