Who knew there's such a creature known as the western spotted skunk? Yes, a spotted skunk - turns out we don't know much about this small, oddly cute creature. They weigh 1 to 2 pounds and are about ...

The striped skunk is stout-bodied with short legs and a long, bushy, coarsely-furred tail. The head is broad at the base with short, tapered muzzle and short, rounded ears. The eyes are small and ...

We find them in the evening digging through our garbage, hiding under our houses, or walking through our yards, streets, and parks. Skunks seem perfectly adapted to life around us. But we are less ...

The Florida Skunk Ape, often dubbed the state’s version of Bigfoot, has been a source of mystery and intrigue for decades.

Jerry’s glasses took a direct hit from the skunk spray. Well, now that you’ve seen the shot, you may be wondering just how we got it. In late July, cinematographer Andrew Shillabeer and I traveled to ...

A video showing a skunk preying on a bleating whitetail fawn is making the rounds on social media after a South Carolina man recorded the encounter on May 12 and posted the clip on Instagram. “I’ve ...

Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means love is in the air — and hopefully that’s all you’re smelling. Skunk mating season in North Carolina usually begins during the second week of February and ...

A skunk recently found in Egg Harbor Township has tested positive for rabies. The Atlantic County Division of Public Health ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When I moved into my house, I was sent a pamphlet from the Knoxville Utilities Board that discussed natural gas safety. I quickly glanced over the pamphlet and took a whiff of the ...

Why does skunk spray make you want to tear off your own face? The answer lies in two simple atoms which pull together and hitch a ride on other molecules. We’ll tell you what they are, and how you can ...