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Identifying Nocturnal Diggers in Houston: Skunks or Armadillos?

Most Likely Suspects

Holes under a deck near a pond with unharmed fish point to skunks or armadillos. Raccoons would likely target the fish first and tend to peel sod rather than dig deep burrows.

Next Steps

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