Skunk mating season brings increased movement, aggression, and spraying as males roam miles in search of females. Skunk spray is a powerful chemical defense based on sulfur compounds that cling to fur ...

If you find yourself enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. No, it's not ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A video of some kids picking up a skunk and taking it home has been met ...

If you’re a dog owner, you’ve likely had that dreaded look of “oh no” at least one time — or even multiple times — when your furry friend comes to the door after being let outside. It’s the awful ...

Cat owners may encounter the discomfort and inconvenience of a skunk spray situation. It might surprise some that cats can also get sprayed by skunks. There's ongoing debate about whether cats should ...

Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to helping injured and orphaned wildlife, is setting the ...

Whoever smelt it, dealt it. A suspected church burglar in Washington state got a smelly sendoff after a skunk sprayed him just before his arrest last week, authorities said. The incident happened ...

If you've been thinking your evening walks suddenly smell a little skunkier than usual, that's because they probably do. But don't worry—the increase in skunk activity is only seasonal, not an ongoing ...