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February 25, 2024 46 mins

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In Episode #45 I will discuss the striped skunk.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

We will talk about:

  • In tonight's episode we will talk about the striped skunk because it is February 2024.  Skunks are on the move.  
  • Why are they on the move?
  • Why are so many getting killed on the highway, every single year, in February and in March?
  • We will talk about where they live geographically.
  • Where do they live as far as habitats.
  • How long is their gestation period and how big of a litter does momma actually have?
  • And I have a few stories where I was pretty dang close to striped skunks.  Once, almost in my lap!!!!!!

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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  
I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.

This music is royalty free.

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