Name | Name:Skunk | Name:Ferret |
Weight | Weight:4 kg, (9 lbs) | Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs) |
* Striped Skunk - ranges from 1.8 to 6.4kg | * ranges from .7 to 2kg | |
Height | Height:18 cm, (7.1 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:16 kph, (10 mph) | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 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:Ferrets are rodents with rather long bodies and pointy faces. They are common as pets, and can be trained to use a litter box, like a cat, though it looks more like a weasel. |