If you’ve been thinking your evening walks suddenly smell a little skunkier than usual, that’s because they probably do. But don’t worry—the increase in skunk activity is only seasonal, not an ...

As a homeowner, you need to be vigilant about keeping pests and outdoor animals at bay. It can be a costly endeavor, but it’s worth the effort. This is especially true when it comes to skunks. Once ...

The striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis, is a common nocturnal animal in Ohio and is about the size of an average house cat. There is also a spotted skunk, Spilogale putorius, which is less common.

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Courtesy of the Wildlife Center of Virginia. January through March is mating season for skunks in the eastern United States. Skunks live in a variety of habitats and ecosystems throughout Virginia but ...

Although you see them on a regular basis during spring, summer and fall, you don't see skunks too often during the winter months. When the temperature gets cold, skunks will go to their dens with a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Valentine’s Day is around the corner, not just for you and your significant other — but for skunks, too. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, skunks ...

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is sharing several tips as the start of skunk mating season brings higher chances of human ...

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 ...

The Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had a busy morning Thursday rescuing a skunk family from their flooded den. According to a social media post, the center was contacted after someone ...

The smell wards off "unwanted Valentine's Day advancements." ...

A bold skunk was caught on camera dragging the remains of a wild turkey carcass into an apex predator’s den in northwest Montana, video shows. Then other critters came to feast on the skunk’s ...