Two species of skunk are indigenous to North America -- the striped skunk and the hooded skunk. This skunk has several characteristics of the hooded skunk. It is smaller than an adult striped skunk.

Kim Hubbeling likes to think of herself as an ambassador for the striped skunk. Which makes sense considering the Beacon Hill resident walked in the little stinker’s shoes. “We have a skunk mascot ...

Who knew there's such a creature known as the western spotted skunk? Yes, a spotted skunk - turns out we don't know much about this small, oddly cute creature. They weigh 1 to 2 pounds and are about ...

In this week’s otter news, we go to the Great Lakes Aquarium to meet Snoops the striped skunk, one of the two kinds of skunks native to Minnesota. He was born in captivity in at a facility in ...

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 ...

Striped skunks are less likely to evolve with their famous and white markings where the threat of predation from mammals is low, scientists have discovered. Striped skunks are less likely to evolve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As February transitions into March, residents in the Garden State may notice an uptick in skunk sightings, marking the onset of ...

As February transitions into March, residents in the Garden State may notice an uptick in skunk sightings, marking the onset of mating season for these notoriously odorous creatures. Skunks, known for ...