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 ...

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 ...

What animals are black-and-white, furry, and thought of as "stinky all over?" In fact, the scientific name of one species translates to "Bad Odor!" These critters are also helpful members of our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As February transitions into March, residents in the Garden State may notice an uptick in skunk sightings, marking the onset 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 ...

More than 30 baby skunks, many of them orphaned and dehydrated, arrived at a central Pennsylvania wildlife center this week, where they are being fed and housed until they’re old enough to rejoin the ...