Stripe Pattern Also prone to digging in yards, the striped skunk is a badger-like animal that residents may spot outdoors. People often misidentify the two pests because of their markings. Both badgers and skunks have a vertical, white stripe running between their eyes. However, badgers have extra facial markings around their eyes and cheeks. Color and Anatomy While skunks usually have black bodies, badgers come in a range of colors, including brown, gray, and silver. Skunks also tend to have larger, fluffier tails. Homes within a badgers’ habitat may also see more snakes, groundhogs, and rabbits in the area. These animals often use abandoned badger burrows as nests.