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 ...

Is that skunk I smell? As February begins and spring slowly starts to make itself felt across the Bay Area, you might be concerned about what seems like the increasingly noxious prevalence of skunk ...

With their fluffy tails, striped bodies, and button-like noses, skunks are adorable garden visitors. Despite their charming ...

If you find yourself enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. No, it's not ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Why did the skunk cross the road? To get to the ODOR side. That joke STINKS, but the real reason you’re seeing more skunks is because they are mating. “One of the most ...

Skunks are typically docile animals that aren't known for fighting. While they aren't exempt from tiffs with other animals, skunks are most dangerous because of their distinctive spray. While they ...

Cat owners may encounter the discomfort and inconvenience of a skunk spray situation. It might surprise some that cats can also get sprayed by skunks. There's ongoing debate about whether cats should ...

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While most skunk sprayings don’t do permanent harm to dogs, they will make your dog stink and possibly make it nauseous, as the scent may cling to the dog for days. Skunks live throughout North ...