Why does skunk spray make you want to tear off your own face? The answer lies in two simple atoms which pull together and hitch a ride on other molecules. We’ll tell you what they are, and how you can ...

Several at-home techniques and commercial products can help remove skunk smell. Using the right products and acting quickly are key. Skunk spray has been compared to tear gas, and with good reason.

One thing every dog owner hopes never will happen is for their dog to get sprayed by a skunk. That awful, lingering smell can turn a fun walk or backyard romp into a smelly disaster. However, because ...

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 ...

Deborah Cipriani of Skunk Haven, Inc. with some of her black and white charges. After watching Is That Skunk? viewers may wonder: do skunks really make good pets? In the case of wild skunks the answer ...

Jen Rudolph and Diane Nahabedian from Roger Williams Park Zoo visit the show with a special friend: Stanley the Skunk! Skunks are quite misunderstood because many can’t look past their smell. But, Jen ...

Spotted skunks are tiny acrobats. Weighing in at less than two pounds, they plant their front paws firmly on the ground, throw their hind legs into the air and let their tail splay out like garland on ...