Other than the difference in size, it is not possible to differentiate between a male and female skunk, based on appearances. The skunks are typically black, with two thin white stripes running down their back on either side, and joining at the base of the tail. The tail then bush out, and is white on the top, and black on the bottom. This patterned skunk is found only in North America. They have rather large noses, and black eyes.
Ears are small, and close to the skull, near the top on either side.
The pattern and color of the skunk, unlike other animals, is not meant for camouflage. It is meant to warn the possible predators to stay away. If we hadn t been conditioned to fear the skunk, we might think that it was rather cute. The skunk has five webbed toes, with long sharp claw for digging. Their skulls can be easily identified by its unique dental pattern.