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 ...

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 ...

They're one of North America’s most recognizable animals, but how well do you really know these fascinating creatures?

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means love is in the air — and hopefully that’s all you’re smelling. Skunk mating season in ...

One thing every dog owner hopes never will happen is for their dog to get sprayed by a skunk. That awful, lingering smell can turn a fun walk or backyard romp into a smelly disaster. However, because ...

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 ...

Kids at one Massachusetts elementary school were given the day off after a skunk sprayed a classroom overnight. The animal was discovered in McKay Elementary School in Fitchburg around 1:30 a.m.

Whoever smelt it, dealt it. A suspected church burglar in Washington state got a smelly sendoff after a skunk sprayed him just before his arrest last week, authorities said. The incident happened ...