Name | Name:Skunk | Name:Armadillo |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) |
* Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg | * ranges from 4 to 30kg | |
Height | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 |
Description | Description:Striped Skunks are famous for releasing a foul, strong smelling musk, secreted from the rear end whenever threatened. They are easily to recognize with all black fur that has one white stripe on its nape and a thin one running from forehead to snout. | Description:Armadillos are from North and South America, and have very hard shells, which they can roll up into, in the shape of a ball. They eat insects and have strong claws which they use to dig for food and shelter. |