The plains spotted skunk has seemingly vanished across Nebraska, and Grasslands Unlimited is trying to get it protected as an endangered species.

Here’s how to keep skunks away from your home and garden.

When it comes to skunks in our region, it’s not just black and white. Black fur with white stripes – we all know the striped skunk. But stripey has a smaller, lesser-known cousin that lives in ...

As hunting seasons open and more people head out to the woods, the Louisiana wildlife agency is asking residents to stay on the lookout for a small and once-common skunk. One telltale sign: It may be ...

Their strategy paid off. Trail camera captures 'cryptic' species spotted deep in national forest: 'We used … a sweet lure' first appeared on The Cool Down.

LOUISIANA, (KLFY) — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is seeking public assistance in tracking a species that has not been confirmed in Louisiana for over 30 years. LDWF asks ...

A nonprofit group says the plains spotted skunk “is rapidly disappearing” from states like Kansas and Nebraska. Environmentalists think they have sniffed out an Endangered Species Act violation ...

Skunks looking for love are on the move in California, raising the risk of unwelcome encounters for humans. Two types of skunks are found in the state — the more common striped skunk and the spotted ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more ...