SkunkFest was founded by Debrorah Cipriani, owner and founder of SkunkHaven, which provides support, rescue and emergency care for pet skunks. The group also facilitates adoptions for pet skunks and ...

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 ...

If most people came upon a striped skunk, they would know to give the animal space or risk winding up with a face full of stink. After all, the idea that these North American mammals are noxious can ...

The size of a skunk varies depending on the species. They can range in length from 15.6 to 37 inches, and in weight from about 1.1 to 13 pounds. Spotted skunks are the smallest species. The largest ...

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 ...

These foul critters can be a nuisance. Handle them smartly with these tips. Mirceax/Getty Images If your yard has been smelling extra pungent lately, you may have a skunk problem. Skunks can do more ...

Michigan may have more foul odors this spring amid skunk mating season. Animal control experts recommend guidance to keep the critters out of your yard or property. Foul odors in the Michigan spring ...

Here’s how to keep skunks away from your home and garden.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Residents say skunks are being spotted in higher-than-usual numbers on Staten Island’s South Shore, with stinky results being reported by dog owners whose pets have been on the ...

Skunk owners said training a skunk is similar to training a dog Buttons the skunk enjoys free reign of the Brian and Rebekah Snyder household LANCASTER − Buttons loves to eat her favorite treats, go ...