The American Hog-nosed Skunk has the most prominent white back of any skunk and an elongated, bare-skinned snout adapted for rooting through soil for invertebrates. It is a largely nocturnal species found in rocky and brushy landscapes of the American Southwest and Mexico. Unlike other skunks, it rarely sprays unless severely threatened.
Best time to see a American Hog-nosed Skunk
The best time to see a American Hog-nosed Skunk is July–December, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 685 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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