Foul odors in the Michigan spring air could signal skunks nearby as the critters pair up. Animal control experts offer tips to keep skunks away amid the annual mating season. With striped skunks ...

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 ...

These feisty little creatures do handstands as a unique warning to potential predators before releasing the foul-smelling spray skunks are known for There's something special about spotted skunks — ...

Skunks get a bad rap, but there’s amazing chemistry and behavior behind these adorable animals. If it seems like the skunk’s stripes are pointing right to where the noxious spray comes out, that’s ...

New research using hundreds of DNA samples showed that there are seven species of these hand-standing, stink-spraying mammals. By Jason Bittel Black fur, white stripes, fanny full of foul-smelling ...

A fascinating new study in the January/February 2007 issue of Physiological and Biochemical Zoology looks at the benefits of huddling vs. solitude, comparing strategies used by striped skunks to get ...

Veterinarians recommend using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and dish soap for pets who have been sprayed by a skunk. Dreamstime TNS Skunks are omnivores that used to be placed in the ...

The size of a skunk varies depending on the species. They can range in length from 15.6 to 37 inches, and in weight from about 1.1 to 13 pounds. Spotted skunks are the smallest species. The largest ...

People across Western Maryland are being urged to stay alert after several skunks in Washington County tested positive for rabies, health officials said. The Washington County Health Department ...

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They're known for being one of the most rancid-smelling animals and would seem to be the most unlikely of pets. But Deborah Cipriani keeps 50 of the animals in her own home; they are given free reign ...