Not only are these creatures smelly, but they can be dangerous, too.

They're one of North America’s most recognizable animals, but how well do you really know these fascinating creatures?

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 ...

Today’s column is the second in a series about the birds and animals that visit Secret Spring, a small waterhole in the oak ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." First and foremost, they're most notorious for spraying a strong, odorous secretion when they sense a ...

Travelers on a road in Scotland were surprised to capture video of a non-native animal on the loose: a skunk.

MONTREAL — Quebec wildlife officials are trying to prevent the spread of rabies to Montreal with a vaccination campaign for ...

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) shared some exciting news on Friday, June 5. One of its skunks, Isabel ...

New research using hundreds of DNA samples showed that there are seven species of these hand-standing, stink-spraying mammals. By Jason Bittel Black fur, white stripes, fanny full of foul-smelling ...