There is no denying the telltale odor skunks are known for. Their spray leaves behind an oily residue that clings to ...

If you suspect a skunk problem, check out these steps to identify and eliminate skunks to protect your home and garden. Their distinctive smell is the easiest way to identify a skunk’s presence.

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 ...

Did you ever think you’d hear the words "skunk," "anti-aircraft weaponry" and "nipple squirters" in the same sentence? Brace yourself and watch this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host ...