Badger Skunk (Noun)
Meaning
Large naked-muzzled skunk with white back and tail; of southwestern North America and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The badger skunk is a strong and pungent animal because of its ability to release a foul-smelling secretion as a defense mechanism.
- In southwestern North America, the badger skunk is well adapted to its environment due to its white back that allows it to blend in with the desert landscape.
- Researchers studying the badger skunk in Mexico found that they mostly inhabit the dry scrublands of the region.
- Badger skunks are excellent diggers, using their powerful claws and muscles to excavate dens and hide from predators.
- During a wildlife conservation program in the United States, scientists documented the presence of the badger skunk and began working to protect its habitats.