western spotted skunk

The rare spotted skunk made itself know a number of times one day a few weeks ago out at Point Reyes National Seashore … sadly one of them was road kill. But, it offered a chance to really check out it’s feet (which, consequently, I paid for by having a smelly hand for three days). They are smaller than the striped skunk, but equally as smelly. Very cute though.

spotted skunk

spotted skunk rear left foot

spotted skunk front feet

spotted skunk rear right foot

spotted skunk trail

spotted skunk trail