Is a skunk dog or cat?

Skunks are neither dogs nor cats. They are mammals belonging to the family Mephitidae.

Here's a breakdown of their classification:

* Kingdom: Animalia

* Phylum: Chordata

* Class: Mammalia

* Order: Carnivora

* Family: Mephitidae

* Genus: *Mephitis*, *Spilogale*, *Conepatus*

While they share some characteristics with both dogs and cats, like being carnivorous, they are a distinct animal group with their own unique adaptations and evolutionary history.