Though the western spotted skunk is less common and more elusive than the more familiar striped skunk, it’s doing better than its cousin back East, where populations have declined by at least 90% ...

Skunks aren’t picky. They’ll eat anything that fits in their face. At the zoo that includes diced fruits and vegetables, pellets of dog food and halved TUMS tablets, which provide their young bones ...

I’ve been thinking about starting a pool at work. Everyone can toss in a quarter, and whoever can count the most dead skunks on the drive to the office wins. Seeing as though I have the longest drive, ...

An overweight skunk has been put on a strict vegetarian diet and exercise regime after tipping the scales at one stone. Bacon sandwich-addict Mr Bumble was given to the RSPCA after becoming too much ...

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 ...

Skunks can cause damage to lawns and gardens as they dig for grubs and other insects. While usually docile, skunks can spray their pungent secretion up to 20 feet when startled. Keeping skunks out of ...

Due to their musky scent, skunks would be an ideal pet for social distancing, because no one wants to be close to an animal that can spray! But in normal circumstances, I do not think that skunks make ...