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 ...

The size of a skunk varies depending on the species. They can range in length from 15.6 to 37 inches, and in weight from about 1.1 to 13 pounds. Spotted skunks are the smallest species. The largest ...

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 ...

If you're wondering why you're seeing — or smelling — skunks out and about in February, well, mating season is underway. As the critters pair up this season, watch out for skunks in your yard or ...

A skunk roams in this file photo. Fayette County has already had three confirmed rabies cases in skunks this year. Lezlie Sterling Sacramento Bee file Juvenile skunks roam in late summer and fall, ...

While most skunk sprayings don’t do permanent harm to dogs, they will make your dog stink and possibly make it nauseous, as the scent may cling to the dog for days. Skunks live throughout North ...