Who knew there's such a creature known as the western spotted skunk? Yes, a spotted skunk - turns out we don't know much about this small, oddly cute creature. They weigh 1 to 2 pounds and are about ...

The Nashville Zoo posted a video on Friday, August 29th, and it may be the cutest one you'll see today! The video shows their little skunks enjoying the day by playing together in the grass. They also ...

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 ...

When most people think about skunks, they often think about the unusual and strong smell they give to fend off attackers. However, Derryk Paramoure and his pet skunk Valentyne, travel across the ...

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 ...

Marie Tosa, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, spent two and a half years trapping and tracking the movements of western spotted ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — A new study in Oregon's Cascade Range done by an Oregon State University graduate student reveals a "tube sock-like skunk" can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to severe ...

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