When a predator sees a skunk’s stripes, they know their pungent spray is around the corner. The signal’s effectiveness hinges on its consistency across species. However, intriguing variations ...

They do provide food for some animals, they burrow, and that activity could benefit other species. They eat dead stuff, dispose of it. They’re just kind of skunks doing skunk things.” ...

If you're wondering why you're seeing — or smelling — skunks out and about in February, well, mating season is underway. As the critters pair up this season, watch out for sku ...