Assertion: skunk | /r/HasProperty | nocturnal
Facets:
value: primarily
type: DEGREE
value: usually
type: DEGREE
value: in deliberate
type: OTHER
value: as with many pests
type: OTHER
value: in habit
type: OTHER
value: time of day
type: TEMPORAL
value: for food
type: PURPOSE
value: in slow-moving
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Skunks are nocturnal and forage for food while most animals and humans sleep.
text: Skunks are largely nocturnal animals that operate under cover of darkness, using their black fur to their advantage.
text: They won’t actually leave the den with their mother until they are 6 to 8 weeks old (although only at night – as skunks are nocturnal creatures), which is about the same time that the babies are weaned onto adult food.
text: Skunks are nocturnal rodents that typically live near water.
text: Being a nocturnal creature, the skunk spends the daylight hours resting, venturing out only after nightfall in search of companionship and food.
text: The good news is that skunks are primarily nocturnal foragers, and you are much less likely to encounter a skunk while the sun is out.
text: Skunks are nocturnal omnivores that eat anything including beetles, grubs, grasshoppers rodents, birds, carrion, seeds, and fruit.
text: Most all skunks are considered nocturnal animals meaning they travel mostly at night foraging in yards and lawns to find their favorite food source which is Japanese beetles and other grubs that are usually found in the ground.
text: Skunks are nocturnal, meaning they’re awake at night and have great night vision.
text: Skunks are nocturnal, so they are most active at night.
text: Skunks, however, are nocturnal and solitary, putting them more at risk for terrestrial attacks; their ability to spray and stun predators works well in the event of a surprise ambush.
text: Skunks are nocturnal, if you see one during daylight hours when they were not flushed out by rain, another animal or unusual circumstances, it is safest to assume they are rabid or have distemper.
text: Skunks are nocturnal, passing the day in burrows (artwork by Jan Sovak, 1989).
text: Skunks are nocturnal, passing the day in burrows.
text: Time of day: Skunks are nocturnal and will venture out to forage most evenings.
text: Skunks are nocturnal.
text: On the other hand, skunks are solitary and nocturnal, and therefore, more at risk to terrestrial predators.
text: Skunks are nocturnal which means they're most active after dark.
text: Skunks shy away from bright lights because they are nocturnal.
text: Skunks and stink badgers are nocturnal.
text: They aren’t often seen because they are nocturnal but it very common for them make their home below sheds, decks and porches and find food in gardens and unsecured garbage bags.
text: It’s true that skunks are mostly nocturnal, but they might be out during the day for many different reasons.
text: Skunks are nocturnal and prefer to come out at night under the cover of darkness.
text: Skunks are nocturnal and reclusive.
text: Because skunks are nocturnal, check the area for tracks a few hours after dark or early morning.
text: Skunks evolve their smelly spray because they are nocturnal.
text: Skunks are nocturnal.
text: Skunks are nocturnal and may spend their days in their cool shaded home.
text: They are nocturnal in habit, rather slow-moving and deliberate, and have great confidence in defending themselves against other animals.
text: Skunks are nocturnal.
text: Skunks are primarily nocturnal, although they are occasionally active during the day.
text: Skunks are primarily nocturnal and crepuscular and tend to be solitary animals.
text: Skunks are usually nocturnal but may be seen during the day looking for food.
text: He read a suggestion to put flour near the entrance to the hole and watch for tracks the next morning (skunks are nocturnal), or stuff leaves or other brush into the entrance of the hole, and later check to see if it had been moved to gain access.
text: Skunks are normally nocturnal.
text: Skunks are nocturnal and are often not noticed in an area until their smell gives them away.
text: Skunks are mainly nocturnal, so they move around mostly at night.
text: They are nocturnal.
text: Because skunks are nocturnal, they can be hard to catch in the act of raiding the chicken coop.
text: The skunk is primarily nocturnal.
text: Skunks are nocturnal animals, so they head out at night to find their food.
text: Skunks are mostly nocturnal animals, which means they are most active at night.
text: Skunks are nocturnal animals and are very sensitive to light and sound.
text: Not that you’ll ever catch them in the act; skunks are nocturnal animals that you’ll rarely see during the daytime.
text: However, skunks are nocturnal animals who generally don’t make appearance during the day unless forced out of hiding by inclement weather.
text: Skunks are primarily nocturnal animals.
text: Skunks are nocturnal animals and are mostly seen at dusk and dawn.
text: Skunks are nocturnal animals and do not like bright lights.
text: They won’t actually leave the den with their mother until they are 6 to 8 weeks old (although only at night – as skunks are nocturnal creatures), which is about the same time that the babies are weaned onto adult food.
text: Skunks are nocturnal creatures and rarely venture out during the day.
text: Skunks are nocturnal creatures and prefer to forage for their food at night.
text: As with many pests, skunks are nocturnal creatures and it is rare to see them venture out during the day.