Eastern spotted skunks (Spilogale putorius) are small, elusive, nocturnal skunks found throughout much of the eastern and central US and small parts of Canada and Mexico. Like the more familiar striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) spotted skunks are opportunistic omnivores, with past studies suggesting a particular reliance on insects for at least part of the year. They're considered Vulnerable by the IUCN, with each of the three subspecies likely impacted by different threats.