Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are ...

In the forests, fields, and backyards of North America, the striped skunk is an unmistakable sight. Its bold black-and-white ...

Meet spotted skunks, "the acrobats of the skunk world." Scientists have discovered that there are more of these species than they thought, according to new research.

The striped skunk is stout-bodied with short legs and a long, bushy, coarsely-furred tail. The head is broad at the base with short, tapered muzzle and short, rounded ears. The eyes are small and ...

Depending on the species and gender, these mammals can weigh up to about 10 pounds and are roughly the size of a small house cat. How to Identify Skunks in Your Garden TYPE ...

Texas is home to two of these acrobatic species. The plains spotted skunk is found in East Texas and the Panhandle, and the Western (or desert) spotted skunk roams West Texas, South Texas, and the ...

And regardless of species, “young skunks are more likely to spray than more experienced skunks,” according to the Fish and Wildlife Department . All it takes is a single squirt to have an impact.

Mammalian species known to prey on skunks include mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, and badgers. Even though coyotes are known to prey on them, striped skunks do not seem to avoid areas of ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A rare sight in Kansas, a threatened species of skunk was recently caught on camera by biologists in the Sunflower State.

No species of animals are banned as pets in Indiana, ... Indiana is home to breeders for sugar gliders, savannah cats, foxes, prairie dogs, raccoons, skunks and many other species.