The mating season for plains spotted skunks typically stretches from March through May. Most kits are born from late May through June with occasional litters arriving as late as early August. A plains spotted skunk female bears two to nine young in each litter, averaging four to six kits per litter. Sexual maturity of both male and female plains spotted skunks typically occurs between 9 and 10 months after birth. In general, plains spotted skunks likely do not live beyond 5 years in the wild.

The species has been found in a wide variety of habitat types across their range. Verified records of the species include locations in prairies, open pastureland, wooded pastures, non-submerged grasslands, sagebrush sagebrush
The western United States’ sagebrush country encompasses over 175 million acres of public and private lands. The sagebrush landscape provides many benefits to our rural economies and communities, and it serves as crucial habitat for a diversity of wildlife, including the iconic greater sage-grouse and over 350 other species.

Learn more about sagebrush habitat, Tamaulipan thornshrub, mesquite brushland, forest edges, woodlands, natural and managed forests, tree plantations, riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.

Learn more about riparian forests, rocky uplands, caves, traditional farmlands, modern row crop agriculture, and suburban and urban neighborhoods. Plains spotted skunks may use a combination of these habitat types to meet needs throughout all life stages and seasons.

Spotted skunks are omnivores that can help control insects, mice and rats.

This species is most notable for its vivid black and white fur markings that warn of their spraying capability at short distances and provide camouflage at longer distances.