They're actually pretty adorable, and they eat mice. But you may unwittingly be inviting them to hang out in, and tear up, ...

Foul odors in the Michigan spring air could signal skunks nearby as the critters pair up. Animal control experts offer tips to keep skunks away amid the annual mating season. With striped skunks ...

Skunks get a bad rap, but there’s amazing chemistry and behavior behind these adorable animals. If it seems like the skunk’s stripes are pointing right to where the noxious spray comes out, that’s ...

Rabies cases confirmed in local wildlife. Find out how to protect yourself and your pets in Washington County.

These feisty little creatures do handstands as a unique warning to potential predators before releasing the foul-smelling spray skunks are known for There's something special about spotted skunks — ...

Rabies confirmed in local skunks. Learn what to do if you’ve had contact and how to protect pets with vaccinations.

Veterinarians recommend using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and dish soap for pets who have been sprayed by a skunk. Dreamstime TNS Skunks are omnivores that used to be placed in the ...

People across Western Maryland are being urged to stay alert after several skunks in Washington County tested positive for ...

New research using hundreds of DNA samples showed that there are seven species of these hand-standing, stink-spraying mammals. By Jason Bittel Black fur, white stripes, fanny full of foul-smelling ...

When I first came across this TikTok video of a pet skunk, it sounded like a horrible idea. As someone who has had my dog get ...