Striped hog-nosed skunk

The striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) is a skunk species from Central and South America (from southern Mexico to northern Peru, and in the extreme east of Brazil). This species of skunk is considered a generalist species, because they are able to thrive in, and withstand, disturbed environmental conditions. They can live in a wide range of habitats, including carrasco, arboreal caatinga , mango orchard, and dry forest scrub and occasionally, in rainforest.Emmons L. H. & Feer F. 1997 Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide.
==Habitat==
The striped hog-nosed skunk inhabits mainly the foothills, and partly timbered or brushy, sections of their general range. They usually avoid hot desert areas and heavy stands of timber. The largest populations occur in rocky, sparsely timbered areas.
==Behaviour and diet==
It is a nocturnal solitary animal, feeding mainly on invertebrates, small vertebrates and fruits. When temperature rises during the day, Conepatus semistriatus finds shelter in cool burrows and rests to maintain its body temperature and prevent water loss. Although C. semistriatus are predominantly nocturnal, studies show there is no significant correlation between brightness and activity. 
==Gallery==
Striped Skunk Skeleton.jpg|Striped skunk skeleton
Skunk heart.jpg|Skunk heart
Animaldentition mephitismephitis.png|Teeth of a striped skunk
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Striped hog-nosed
Category:Carnivorans of Central America
Category:Carnivorans of South America
Category:Mammals of Central America
Category:Mammals of Mexico
Category:Mammals of Colombia
Category:Mammals of Venezuela
Category:Mammals of Ecuador
Category:Mammals of Peru
Category:Mammals of Brazil
Category:Mammals described in 1785
Category:Least concern biota of North America
Category:Least concern biota of South America