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The Hooded Skunk (Mephitis macroura) is a species of mammal in the family Mephitidae. It can be distinguished from the similar Striped Skunk (M. mephitis) by its longer tail and longer, softer coat of fur. A ruff of white fur around its neck gives the animal its common name. It is generally more white dorsally, and black ventrally, but two color variants exist. One type has an all-white back, while the other has a black back...

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