Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to helping injured and orphaned wildlife, is setting the ...

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 are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in excavating their dinner than in what you're doing. "They're ...

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 ...

These foul critters can be a nuisance. Handle them smartly with these tips.

The air is filled with a bit more skunk spray than usual right now. That’s because striped skunks, a species native to California, are mating. Complaints from residents about the smell — not to ...