By eHow Pets Editor
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Skunks are small mammals in the family Mephitidae. There are 11 species, but only the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) is commonly kept as a pet. This species usually has black and white stripes but can come in a variety of colors. Keeping a skunk as a pet can be rewarding but it is also extremely challenging due to legal restrictions and complex care requirements.