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 ...

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 ...

Lawmakers on the Knesset National Security Committee vote to advance a bill banning the use of “skunk” spray on protesters to the second and third readings needed to pass it into law. The legislation, ...

Avoid getting sprayed with these tips from a wildlife expert and pest professional. Like most common garden pests, skunks are often misunderstood creatures. They are not naturally aggressive, but they ...

Is that skunk I smell? As February begins and spring slowly starts to make itself felt across Marin, you might be concerned about what seems like the increasingly noxious prevalence of skunk spray in ...

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 ...

It isn't just the season of love for humans — it's also skunk mating season in Virginia. The Wildlife Center of Virginia says skunk mating peaks between January and March, which prompts the cute but ...

The air is filled with a bit more skunk spray than usual right now. That’s because striped skunks, a species native to California, are mating. Complaints from residents about the smell — not to ...

If you’ve been thinking your evening walks suddenly smell a little skunkier than usual, that’s because they probably do. But don’t worry—the increase in skunk activity is only seasonal, not an ongoing ...