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 ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Love is in the air and that means seeing more pungent pests in the neighborhood. “It’s the skunk breeding season. So, through February and March they are up and moving and ...

INDIANA (WANE) – Did you know owning a skunk as a pet is legal in 17 states in the nation? Indiana is one of those. According to state statutes, owning a pet skunk in Indiana is legal with a permit, ...

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 ...

The Eastern spotted skunk is shy, seldom seen and not exactly cuddly. When threatened, the elusive critter stomps its front feet then does a handstand on its front legs, aims and lets fly a pungent ...

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched a new community science project aimed at learning more about Florida’s skunk populations. According to a release ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking the public for help in their research about skunk populations in the state. There two types of skunks making Florida their home: the ...