Summary ²

Molina’s hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus chinga) is similar to the common skunk with scent glands used to spray an odorous liquid to offend potential predators. They have a resistance to pit viper venom, distinct thin white markings and a pink, hog-like, fleshy nose.

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1. (c) Gregoire Dubois, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/wildlifepictures/27093069684/
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conepatus_chinga

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