The striped skunk holds the dubious honor of being known as the smelliest animal on Earth. While many creatures boast unique adaptations for survival, the striped skunk’s notorious odor is unmatched ...

Skunks are interesting creatures found throughout the United States, but which states have the most species of bat? Known for their distinctive scent, they come in ...

Three of the eight species featured are an African grey-crowned crane, a striped skunk and a curl-crested aracari. The crane, whose name is Clover, will fly from one platform to the other across ...

Animal control experts offer tips to keep skunks away amid the annual mating season. With striped skunks common in Michigan, be prepared to safely handle potential skunk encounters. "If they sense ...

The closely related stink badgers also share this ability. Skunk spray has high accuracy and can be projected as far as 10 feet. This is an example of chemical antipredator behavior. This is a striped ...

At three months old, the young skunks will leave the family, although they won't be sexually mature until 11 months old. The average lifespan for a skunk in the wild is six years. We visited a ...

The eastern spotted skunk is considerably smaller than the more widespread and abundant striped skunk, averaging only 1 – 1.5 lbs. and 20 inches long. Historical accounts note that eastern spotted ...