The skunk pictured above is an albino. Their coats can also be brown, grey, cream, or ginger. The varieties are found throughout diverse skunk species.

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 ...

Skunks can be a nuisance, and they may take up residence under your house or in your yard. Here’s how to get rid of skunks in ...

In the forests, fields, and backyards of North America, the striped skunk is an unmistakable sight. Its bold black-and-white ...

At first whiff, you might think all skunks are the same. Not so. Meet spotted skunks, "the acrobats of the skunk world." Scientists have discovered that there are more of these species than they ...

According to the SVWC, only six of the skunk species have even been seen in the last 20 years. They're also very elusive, but this lucky skunk was thankfully found, stuck inside a dryer exhaust vent.

And regardless of species, “young skunks are more likely to spray than more experienced skunks,” according to the Fish and Wildlife Department . All it takes is a single squirt to have an impact.

A skunk was captured, euthanized and tested for rabies after it was found running around Kakaako Waterfront Park Wednesday ...

The skunk species, which faces major threats from human-caused land-use change, prefers undisturbed habitat like mountains and lives in a wide range from New Mexico to British Columbia.

Mammalian species known to prey on skunks include mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, and badgers. Even though coyotes are known to prey on them, striped skunks do not seem to avoid areas of ...

"They're exotic animals for a reason," she said. "They're wild animals." In Indiana, a person can own just about any animal as a pet, from skunks or raccoons, to foxes, cougars and even lions.

Meet spotted skunks, "the acrobats of the skunk world." Scientists have discovered that there are more of these species than they thought, according to new research.