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Molina’s hog-nosed skunk size: How big do they get?

How big does a Molina’s hog-nosed skunk get? Here is an overview over the average adult age:

A grown Molina’s hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus chinga) reaches an average size of 21.1 cm (0′ 9″).

When born, they have an average size of 0 cm (0′ 0″). Usually, they reach an age of 3.33 years. A full-grown exemplary reaches roughly 960 grams (2.12 lbs). A Molina’s hog-nosed skunk has 2 babies at once. The Molina’s hog-nosed skunk (genus: Conepatus) is a member of the family Mustelidae.

As a reference: Humans reach an average body size of 1.65m (5′ 5″) while carrying 62 kg (137 lbs). A human woman is pregnant for 280 days (40 weeks) and on average become 75 years old.

The average adult size of a Molina's hog-nosed skunk is (0' 9

Molina’s hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus chinga) is similar to the common skunk with scent glands used to spray an odorous liquid to offend potential predators. They have a resistance to pit viper venom, distinct thin white markings and a pink, hog-like, fleshy nose.

Animals of the same family as a Molina’s hog-nosed skunk

We found other animals of the Mustelidae family:

Animals with the same size as a Molina’s hog-nosed skunk

Not that size really matters, but it makes things comparable. So here are a couple of animals that are as big as Molina’s hog-nosed skunk:

Animals with the same litter size as a Molina’s hog-nosed skunk

Here is a list of animals that have the same number of babies per litter (2) as a Molina’s hog-nosed skunk:

Animals with the same life expectancy as a Molina’s hog-nosed skunk

Completely different animals, but becoming as old as a Molina’s hog-nosed skunk:

Animals with the same weight as a Molina’s hog-nosed skunk

As a comparison, here are some other animals that weight as much as the Conepatus chinga: