You‘re taking out the garbage late one night. The sound of cans clanking startles you. You think you see something waddle past your periphery. Then the stink hits you. You freeze. You know before you ...

Kids at one Massachusetts elementary school were given the day off after a skunk sprayed a classroom overnight. The animal was discovered in McKay Elementary School in Fitchburg around 1:30 a.m.

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 ...

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 ...

Washington Borough’s animal control officer, Robert Lagonera, thanked his wife, kids, and ShopRite customers for dealing with a robust stench after he was sprayed while trying to rescue a skunk. The ...

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 ongoing ...