In the forests, fields, and backyards of North America, the striped skunk is an unmistakable sight. Its bold black-and-white stripes are more than just a fashion statement—they’re a warning ...

If a skunk is denning under your porch, place lattice up from the ground to the deck to keep the skunk out. You might also try placing an ammonia-soaked towel into the den opening.

They weigh 1 to 2 pounds and are about the size of a squirrel. Researchers liken it to a black-and-white tube sock, and it's elusive, at least compared to its more urban cousin, the striped skunk.

With striped skunks common in Michigan, be prepared to safely handle potential skunk encounters. "If they sense danger, skunks stomp their front feet, execute a charging motion, turn their rear ...

This particular skunk is well known in that area of town. Several Wal-Mart employees have seen it out walking at night as well. "It must live over here somewhere because we see it out here all the ...

Today we meet the striped hog-nosed skunk, a little-known species that inhabits forests throughout Costa Rica. The striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) is known as the zorro hediondo ...

The striped skunk is medium-sized with a white stripe on either side of its back that extends up over the head and down the sides of its bushy tail.

With striped skunks common in Michigan, be prepared to safely handle potential skunk encounters. "If they sense danger, skunks stomp their front feet, execute a charging motion, turn their rear ...