The Western Spotted Skunk is a slender, agile skunk of western North America that breeds in autumn and delays implantation until spring—giving it one of the most extended gestation periods of any North American mustelid. It is a skilled climber and frequently investigates crevices in rock walls and cacti for arthropod prey. Its broken white stripe pattern is unique among western skunks.
Best time to see a Western Spotted Skunk
The best time to see a Western Spotted Skunk is July–November, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 837 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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