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 ...

Eliza Blue shares a story about a dearly parted friend, Pat Dinkins, who once trapped a skunk that had gotten into her ...

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 ...

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 ...

Skunk-proofing your home is essential as winter turns to spring, and these tips will help to secure your house.

Michigan health officials are warning residents about potential rabies exposures stemming from skunks kept as pets in the state. A skunk with ties to an Attica, Michigan, skunk breeder tested positive ...

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 ...

If you're wondering why you're seeing — or smelling — skunks out and about in February, well, mating season is underway. As the critters pair up this season, watch out for skunks in your yard or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you can't find it in your heart to welcome the neighborhood skunk into your garden, who can blame you? In their endless search for food, ...

A skunk roams in this file photo. Fayette County has already had three confirmed rabies cases in skunks this year. Lezlie Sterling Sacramento Bee file Juvenile skunks roam in late summer and fall, ...