Mammal

Striped skunk (Great Plains subspecies)

Mephitis mephitis hudsonica
Mammal
Striped skunk (Great Plains subspecies)
Habitat
Musselshell River
Conservation
Secure
First Observed
1805-05-25

Skunk was observed, but not collected, near Mussellshell River. Skunk numbers have increased with agricultural land use.

In the NPS atlas of species the expedition described

Striped skunk (Great Plains subspecies)

Animal · recorded by Lewis and Clark

Skunk was observed, but not collected, near Mussellshell River. Skunk numbers have increased with agricultural land use.

Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.

Recent sightings

Where it’s being seen today

3 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2002–2026. Most recent: 2026-01-10. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.

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