Moufette rayée                                 Green : the Borealie

Mephitis mephitis                              Red : actual distribution

Order: Carnivora

Family: Mustelidae

Diet: Omnivorous , feeding on insects, amphibians, small mammals, birds, eggs, forb,  leaves, and waste.

Reproduction: Sexually mature  at 9 months. Mating occurs between February and March. The 5-6 young are born between April and May after a gestation period of 62-66 days, and are weaned after 2 months.

Longevity: Up to 7 years in wild and 10 years in captivity.

Predators: Great horned owls, Canadian lynx, bobcats, fishers, pumas, coyotes and red foxes.

Status: Abundant, not at risk.