Striped Skunk Challenging Images Rows 1-2

Plain text indicates the location (see corresponding red arrow) of the animal(s) in image; bold text indicates the basis of the identification of the animal(s).

1 ­– To left of pile, heading to the left.  [Single striped skunk: poorly illuminated, lateral view showing the small pointed head, wedge-shaped body, bushy tail, and black and white coloration characteristic of the striped skunk.]

2 ­– Behind pile to right, facing towards camera. [Single striped skunk: frontal view showing the small pointed head, wedge-shaped body, and black and white coloration indicative of the striped skunk.]

3 ­– Directly behind pile, facing away from camera. [Single striped skunk: rear view, largely obscured by pile material, showing black and white animal with a bushy tail typical of the striped skunk.]

4 ­– Directly behind pile, facing to right. [Single striped skunk: lateral view, partially obscured by pile material, showing black and white animal with a bushy tail characteristic of the striped skunk.]

5 – On pile to right, facing away from camera. [Single striped skunk: rear view showing black and white animal with a bushy tail indicative of the striped skunk.]

6 – Directly behind pile, facing away from camera. [Single striped skunk: rear view, partially obscured by pile material, showing black and white animal with a bushy tail typical of the striped skunk.]