At first whiff, you might think all skunks are the same. Not so. Meet spotted skunks, "the acrobats of the skunk world." Scientists have discovered that there are more of these species than they ...

When it comes to skunks in our region, it’s not just black and white. Black fur with white stripes – we all know the striped skunk. But stripey has a smaller, lesser-known cousin that lives in ...

Though you may be surprised to find a skunk on your porch, it’s usually not cause for worry. “If it’s the first time you see the animal, it’s likely nothing to be concerned about,” says Wesley ...

Marie Tosa knows more about the western spotted skunk than almost anyone on Earth. Between 2017 and 2019, as a Ph.D. student at Oregon State University, Tosa trekked all over the H.J. Andrews ...

A rabid skunk was spotted in a Dauphin County community Friday, according to city officials. Hummelstown officials posted on Facebook Friday morning that a skunk showing signs of rabies was seen in ...

A rare eastern spotted skunk is in the care of the For Fox Sake wildlife rehabilitation facility in Chattanooga after the animal was found in the crawl space of a home in Soddy-Daisy on the border of ...

Skunks looking for love are on the move in California, raising the risk of unwelcome encounters for humans. Two types of skunks are found in the state — the more common striped skunk and the spotted ...

As a former amateur gymnast, I know a good handstand when I see one. That’s why I can say with full confidence that no creature on God’s green earth can perform a handstand with quite as much gumption ...