Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One thing every dog owner hopes never will happen is for their dog to get sprayed by a skunk. That awful, lingering smell can turn ...

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 ...

More skunks are testing positive for rabies in Kentucky, with the highest number of cases reported in Fayette County in recent years, a Kentucky Department for Public Health report shows. In 2024, the ...

The air is filled with a bit more skunk spray than usual right now. That’s because striped skunks, a species native to California, are mating. Complaints from residents about the smell — not to ...

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is warning residents to be on the lookout for skunks as they are more active during their mating season between January and mid-March.

One thing every dog owner hopes never will happen is for their dog to get sprayed by a skunk. That awful, lingering smell can turn a fun walk or backyard romp into a smelly disaster. However, because ...

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 ...