Spilogale Putorius (Noun)
Meaning
Small skunk with a marbled black and white coat; of United States and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spilogale putorius is a small skunk species, found in southern parts of the United States and parts of Mexico.
- In Mexico and the United States, the spilogale putorius can be recognized by its marbled black and white coat.
- A spilogale putorius was spotted in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, standing on the side of the road looking for food.
- Conservation efforts have been put in place to protect the spilogale putorius populations that are dwindling in the southern United States.
- Researchers observed a spilogale putorius and noted its long, thin tail that helps it balance as it moves around.