If you’ve noticed a sudden uptick in striped visitors – or their unmistakable scent – wandering through your neighborhood ...

Those living in Massachusetts who stepped outside to a strong skunk odor this week are not imagining things. Dedham Animal Control says March marks “peak mating season for these 'little stinkers',” a ...

It isn't just the season of love for humans — it's also skunk mating season in Virginia. The Wildlife Center of Virginia says skunk mating peaks between January and March, which prompts the cute but ...

Is that skunk I smell? As February begins and spring slowly starts to make itself felt across Marin, you might be concerned about what seems like the increasingly noxious prevalence of skunk spray in ...

Have you seen (or smelled) a skunk lately? Skunk mating season is underway in Michigan. Skunk mating season lasts for around two months beginning in February and ending in March. Skunks are nocturnal ...

Despite their reputation, skunks provide environmental benefits, according to state wildlife officials.

(WJW) – It’s that time of year again — Ohioans can expect to see more skunks around their neighborhoods. If not careful, this can lead to a situation that truly does stink. According to the Ohio ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Foul odors in the Michigan spring air could signal skunks nearby as the critters pair up. Animal control experts offer tips to ...

Skunks looking for love are on the move in California, raising the risk of unwelcome encounters for humans. Two types of skunks are found in the state — the more common striped skunk and the spotted ...

Male skunks increase their usual home range from about 1.5 miles to as much as 5 miles during mating season, which is in ...