The striped skunk is stout-bodied with short legs and a long, bushy, coarsely-furred tail. The head is broad at the base with short, tapered muzzle and short, rounded ears. The eyes are small and ...

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.

How bad is the smell? Truly overwhelming. Six striped skunks are kept and displayed at the Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe. Skunks inhabit grasslands and forested areas in the United States.

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 ...

It's skunk mating season in Kansas and that means skunks are on the move. Striped skunks are classified as furbearing animals ...