Skunk mating season brings increased movement, aggression, and spraying as males roam miles in search of females. Skunk spray is a powerful chemical defense based on sulfur compounds that cling to fur ...

Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in excavating their dinner than in what you’re doing. “They’re ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The stench of a skunk is strong and unmistakable, even when you’re in a car with the ...

These foul critters can be a nuisance. Handle them smartly with these tips. If your yard has been smelling extra pungent lately, you may have a skunk problem. Skunks can do more than bring foul odors, ...

Here’s how to deal with this unexpected visitor.

Is that skunk I smell? As February begins and spring slowly starts to make itself felt across Marin, you might be concerned about what seems like the increasingly noxious prevalence of skunk spray in ...

It isn't just the season of love for humans — it's also skunk mating season in Virginia. The Wildlife Center of Virginia says skunk mating peaks between January and March, which prompts the cute but ...

Mother skunks are normally peaceful — but they tend to get ornery if they’re protecting their offspring.

It’s skunk mating season. Perhaps you’ve caught a whiff of it in the air. Because sometimes love stinks. Two skunk species live in Washington and Idaho: the commonly encountered striped version and ...

A rabid skunk earlier this month attacked several cats in southeastern North Carolina. Unfortunately, one cat died in the incident that occurred in Gaston County, according to WCNC While skunks are ...