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Summary
skunk be 52 nocturnal
DEGREE
primarily 9
usually 2
OTHER
in deliberate 1
as with many pests 1
in habit 1
TEMPORAL
time of day 1
8 facets
Facet Type Facet cluster
primarily 9 degree
primarily 5
mostly 2
largely 1
mainly 1
usually 2 degree
usually 1
normally 1
in deliberate 1 other
as with many pests 1 other
in habit 1 other
time of day 1 temporal
for food 1 purpose
in slow-moving 1 other
8 triples in cluster
skunk be nocturnal 33
skunk be nocturnal animals 9
skunk be nocturnal creatures 5
skunk be nocturnal rodents 1
skunk be nocturnal creature 1
skunk be nocturnal foragers 1
skunk be nocturnal omnivores 1
skunk be considered nocturnal animals 1
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  • SRC As with many pests , skunks are nocturnal creatures and it is rare to see them venture out during the day .
  • SRC Because skunks are nocturnal , check the area for tracks a few hours after dark or early morning .
  • SRC Because skunks are nocturnal , they can be hard to catch in the act of raiding the chicken coop .
  • SRC Being a nocturnal creature , the skunk spends the daylight hours resting , venturing out only after nightfall in search of companionship and food .
  • SRC He read a suggestion to put flour near the entrance to the hole and watch for tracks the next morning ( skunks are nocturnal ) , or stuff leaves or other brush into the entrance of the hole , and later check to see if it had been moved to gain access .
  • SRC However , skunks are nocturnal animals who generally do n’t make appearance during the day unless forced out of hiding by inclement weather .
  • SRC It ’s true that skunks are mostly nocturnal , but they might be out during the day for many different reasons .
  • SRC Most all skunks are considered nocturnal animals meaning they travel mostly at night foraging in yards and lawns to find their favorite food source which is Japanese beetles and other grubs that are usually found in the ground .
  • SRC Not that you ’ll ever catch them in the act ; skunks are nocturnal animals that you ’ll rarely see during the daytime .
  • SRC On the other hand , skunks are solitary and nocturnal , and therefore , more at risk to terrestrial predators .
  • SRC Skunks and stink badgers are nocturnal .
  • SRC Skunks are largely nocturnal animals that operate under cover of darkness , using their black fur to their advantage .
  • SRC Skunks are mainly nocturnal , so they move around mostly at night .
  • SRC Skunks are mostly nocturnal animals , which means they are most active at night .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal and are often not noticed in an area until their smell gives them away .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal and forage for food while most animals and humans sleep .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal and may spend their days in their cool shaded home .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal and prefer to come out at night under the cover of darkness .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal and reclusive .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal animals and are mostly seen at dusk and dawn .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal animals and are very sensitive to light and sound .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal animals and do not like bright lights .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal animals , so they head out at night to find their food .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal creatures and prefer to forage for their food at night .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal creatures and rarely venture out during the day .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal omnivores that eat anything including beetles , grubs , grasshoppers rodents , birds , carrion , seeds , and fruit .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal rodents that typically live near water .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal which means they 're most active after dark .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal , if you see one during daylight hours when they were not flushed out by rain , another animal or unusual circumstances , it is safest to assume they are rabid or have distemper .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal , meaning they ’re awake at night and have great night vision .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal , passing the day in burrows ( artwork by Jan Sovak , 1989 ) .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal , passing the day in burrows .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal , so they are most active at night .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal .
  • SRC Skunks are nocturnal .
  • SRC Skunks are normally nocturnal .
  • SRC Skunks are primarily nocturnal and crepuscular and tend to be solitary animals .
  • SRC Skunks are primarily nocturnal animals .
  • SRC Skunks are primarily nocturnal , although they are occasionally active during the day .
  • SRC Skunks are usually nocturnal but may be seen during the day looking for food .
  • SRC Skunks evolve their smelly spray because they are nocturnal .
  • SRC Skunks shy away from bright lights because they are nocturnal .
  • SRC Skunks , however , are nocturnal and solitary , putting them more at risk for terrestrial attacks ; their ability to spray and stun predators works well in the event of a surprise ambush .
  • SRC The good news is that skunks are primarily nocturnal foragers , and you are much less likely to encounter a skunk while the sun is out .
  • SRC The skunk is primarily nocturnal .
  • SRC They are nocturnal in habit , rather slow - moving and deliberate , and have great confidence in defending themselves against other animals .
  • SRC They are nocturnal .
  • SRC They are n’t often seen because they are nocturnal but it very common for them make their home below sheds , decks and porches and find food in gardens and unsecured garbage bags .
  • SRC They wo n’t actually leave the den with their mother until they are 6 to 8 weeks old ( although only at night – as skunks are nocturnal creatures ) , which is about the same time that the babies are weaned onto adult food .
  • SRC They wo n’t actually leave the den with their mother until they are 6 to 8 weeks old ( although only at night – as skunks are nocturnal creatures ) , which is about the same time that the babies are weaned onto adult food .
  • SRC Time of day : Skunks are nocturnal and will venture out to forage most evenings .