The good news is that they never spray for no reason, and once you know the warning signs, you can avoid the consequences of ...

Skunks can pose a few problems—they can cause you anxiety, worrying about whether your pets and kids may come into contact with them and get sprayed. On the other hand, skunks forage for their ...

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is urging people to be cautious around wildlife due to a second rabies case ...

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 ...

These feisty little creatures do handstands as a unique warning to potential predators before releasing the foul-smelling spray skunks are known for There's something special about spotted skunks — ...

Dozens of people paid $25 to sit in chairs and hold a skunk. Yes, a skunk. The event, hosted by the Chalk Box on Main Avenue, was a fundraiser for Dr. Dolittle's House Wildlife ...

People who have been bitten by a stray or wild animal should seek medical help immediately because untreated rabies is 100% ...

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 ...

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two skunks in separate incidents have tested positive for ...

CLEVELAND CO., N.C. – The Cleveland County Health Department confirms two skunks have tested positive for rabies. Officials say they were found on Five Points Road in Shelby. These are the eighth and ...

New research using hundreds of DNA samples showed that there are seven species of these hand-standing, stink-spraying mammals. By Jason Bittel Black fur, white stripes, fanny full of foul-smelling ...