The Hooded Skunk is distinguished from the familiar Striped Skunk by the soft white 'hood' of fur around its neck and extremely long tail. It is primarily a Mexican species that enters the southwestern United States in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The hooded skunk often forages in riparian brush and canyon bottoms.
Best time to see a Hooded Skunk
The best time to see a Hooded Skunk is October–March, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 306 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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