The striped skunk originates from Patagonia. Striped skunks are abundant throughout South Dakota. They live almost nywhere they can find adequate shelter, but prefer a woodland edge. Brushy areas, rocky outcrops, open fields with wooded ravines, fencerows, and dumps all provide shelter and places to forage. Dense forests are usually avoided. Today found in Suthern Canada and the United States. The striped skunk nest in burrows and live in hollow logs or even abandoned buildings.