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Humboldt's Hog-nosed Skunk
Emmons, L. & Helgen, K. 2016. Conepatus humboldtii. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T41631A45210677. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T41631A45210677.en. Accessed on 22 July 2026.
Conservation Challenges Faced by this Species:
Patagonia and Paraguay, South America
Although not considered threatened, habitat degradation due to livestock grazing combined with hunting for their pelts and trapping for the exotic pet trade are substantially reducing numbers.
Certified Wildlife Friendly® Entities Protecting this Species:
Cooperativa Zapala, Argentina
La Elvira, Argentina
La Estrellita, Argentina
La Filomena, Argentina
La Rosa, Argentina
Morro Chico, Argentina
Agroganadera La Huella, Paraguay
Wildlife Friendly® Products Helping to Protect this Species:
Merino Wool and Mohair
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
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