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Hog-Nosed Skunk
(Conepatus suffocans), a mammal of the family Mustelidae. Conepatus suffocans has a body measuring approximately 40 cm in length and a very fluffy tail approximately 25 cm in length. It is black or dark brown in color, with a wide white stripe on the back of the head and along the back. It inhabits open areas in most of South America. A nocturnal animal, it feeds largely on beetles and their larvae. Conepatus suffocans bears an annual litter of two to five young. It is commercially valuable for its fur. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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