What is the difference between a striped skunk and normal skunk?

Striped skunk and normal skunk are not different species or categories of skunks. There is only one type of skunk, commonly referred to as the striped skunk. They are also known as the common skunk or the North American striped skunk.

The name "striped skunk" comes from the distinctive pattern of white stripes that run along the back and sides of their body. These stripes help to warn predators and potential threats of the skunk's ability to spray a foul-smelling musk as a defense mechanism.

The term "normal skunk" is not a widely used term and doesn't refer to any specific variation or subspecies of skunks. It likely refers to the common striped skunk as they are the most well-known and widely distributed species of skunk.