GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Skunk mating season is in full force, which means you and your pet are more likely to come in contact with the pungent odor of a skunk spray. “Skunk spray is annoying, to ...

Why does skunk spray smell so bad—and why is it so hard to get rid of? In this video, we break down the science behind one of nature’s most notorious defense mechanisms. From the chemistry of the ...

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 ...

You don’t have to see a skunk spray something or someone to know that it’s happened. It’s easy to tell just from the scent in the air. Have you ever wondered how far skunks can spray? Let’s find out.

When it comes to skunks in our region, it’s not just black and white. Black fur with white stripes – we all know the striped skunk. But stripey has a smaller, lesser-known cousin that lives in ...

DEAR HELOISE: Let’s please talk about how to cleanse animals that get skunked. I have seen people’s remedies for removing skunk odors from their animals. At best, most are iffy and take a long time to ...

The Pittsfield Police Department Animal Control Unit rescued six baby skunks, or kits, and took them to a local wildlife rehabilitator. They will receive the care they need and will be released back ...