Mephitis Collection

Striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis. (Chinche) Illustration copied from Count of Buffon
FLO4641475 Striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis. (Chinche) Illustration copied from Count of Buffon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison

Striped skunk or chinche, Mephitis mephitis 1, and otter, Lutra lutra 2. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann
FLO4691013 Striped skunk or chinche, Mephitis mephitis 1, and otter, Lutra lutra 2. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men

Striped skunk and otter
Striped skunk or chinche, Mephitis mephitis 1, and otter, Lutra lutra 2. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, 1836

Humboldts hog-nosed skunk, Conepatus humboldtii
Humboldts hog-nosed skunk or Patagonian hog-nosed skunk, Conepatus humboldtii (Mephitis chilensis). From a specimen in Paris Museum

Wolverines, skunk and stink badger
Wolverine, Gulo gulo (Gulo arcticus) 1, Mexico wolverine (Gulo barbara) 2, striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis 3, and Sunda stink badger, Mydaus javanensis 4

Striped hog-nosed skunk, Conepatus semistriatus (Mephitis of Chili). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward

Striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis (Chinche of Buffon, Viverra mephitis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths The

Sunda stink badger (Mydaus javanensis, and striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France)

Illustration of Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) with black body and white stripe along each side

Animals / Skunk 19C
Two skunks (mephitis chilensis), one standing on a tree stump. Date: mid-19th century

Little Striped Skunk
MEPHITIS BICOLOR or Little striped skunk Date: 1857

Picture No. 11050208
Striped Skunk in wood hollow Ithaca, New York, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050207
Striped Skunk in wood hollow Ithaca, New York, USA Date:

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Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) Date:

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Striped Skunk - scavenging in the rubbish / dustbin (Mephitis mephitis) Date:

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Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) Date:

Bewick / Skunk
(Mephitis mephitis) This mustelid inhabits north and south America, and is famed for the awful-smelling liquid it projects at predators from ducts at its rear end

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Mephitis, also known as the striped skunk or chinche, is a fascinating creature that belongs to the family of mammals called Mustelidae. With its distinct black body and a white stripe along each side, this little striped skunk stands out in the animal kingdom. In Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals from 1836, we can find a lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann showcasing various species related to mephitis. One such species is the Sunda stink badger (Mydaus javanensis), which shares some similarities with our beloved striped skunk. Another interesting member of this family is the otter (Lutra lutra). Although different in appearance from mephitis, they all share common characteristics like their playful nature and love for water. It's intriguing how these animals coexist within their habitats despite their differences. Humboldts hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus humboldtii) and striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) are two other members of this diverse family. These unique creatures have adapted specialized defense mechanisms like spraying foul-smelling liquid when threatened - hence earning them the name "stink badgers. " Wolverines are also part of this group alongside skunks and stink badgers. Their resilience and strength make them formidable predators in their environments. The connection between these seemingly unrelated animals showcases nature's diversity at its finest. The illustration mentioned earlier depicts a beautiful representation mephitis with its striking coloration. This picture captures both its elegance and uniqueness perfectly.