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 ...

Like most common garden pests, skunks are often misunderstood creatures. They are not naturally aggressive, but they do have a very stinky defense mechanism. The good news is that they never spray for ...

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 ...

It isn't just the season of love for humans — it's also skunk mating season in Virginia. The Wildlife Center of Virginia says skunk mating peaks between January and March, which prompts the cute but ...

They might seem docile, but skunks aren't to be messed with.