SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The warm weather has been great not only for humans but for some of our furry friends. Well, like the rest of us, the skunks are loving this warm weather. They don’t ...

Several weeks and many baths ago, my dog discovered a black-and-white stranger crossing our lawn. Wagging vigorously, and ignoring my frantic shouts, she ran up and offered her canine greeting: a nose ...

In summer, you always know when a striped skunk has been around. But in winter, these animals make themselves scarce, hunkering down to wait out the onslaught of ice and snow. Unlike most rodents and ...

Staying aware of the roads and contacting animal control for any injured species are the best steps you can take during this time of year. February may feel like a quiet month, but that’s not always ...

SAN ANTONIO – Striped skunks are bulking up for the winter and officials say that could increase your chances of seeing one. ”You might see them foraging later into the morning hours and coming out ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (CNN) – The mild winter and drought in some ...

The clock read 4:30 a.m. on a recent cold night when I was awakened by the ammonia-like smell of a skunk outside the bedroom window. Most striped skunks, which are the kind we have around here, remain ...

A study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe winter weather. A study in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're wondering why you're seeing — or smelling — skunks out and about in February, well, mating season is underway. As the ...