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Texas has five native species of skunk, more than any other state in the nation. These species are the striped skunk, western ...

Here’s how to keep skunks away from your home and garden. Skunks are easy to identify from appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in ...

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 ...

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 ...

When threatened, some people make inappropriate jokes or act highly confident as defense mechanisms. Skunks, on the other hand, release a foul-smelling spray. And while most of their time is spent ...

As February transitions into March, residents in the Garden State may notice an uptick in skunk sightings, marking the onset of mating season for these notoriously odorous creatures. Skunks, known for ...

Because badgers and skunks share a few physical similarities, these stocky, ground-dwelling mammals can often be confused for one another. Still, they are distinctly separate species differing greatly ...

A rabid skunk earlier this month attacked several cats in southeastern North Carolina. Unfortunately, one cat died in the incident that occurred in Gaston County, according to WCNC While skunks are ...