The encounter ended predictably, with the skunk waddling off into the dark, the dog staggering in circles, and me searching desperately through the cupboard for stink-dispelling supplies.

And skunks of all ages may be attracted to residential areas, as they consume as much food as they can and explore winter ...

And skunks of all ages may be attracted to residential areas, as they consume as much food as they can and explore winter denning sites. “They are trying to fatten up,” said Brehan Furfey, wildlife ...

This is, in large part, due to dispersal, as young skunks that left their mothers at the end of summer are foraging in new home ranges. And skunks of all ages may be attracted to residential areas, as ...

Opossums can also be seen all winter if weather conditions aren’t too bad. But in really cold weather they have to be careful ...

A study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe winter weather. The research is ...

That’s a sure way to invite not only skunks but other unwanted guests such as opossums, says Mengak. Make sure garbage is in a sealed can. If you keep bees, elevate beehives off the ground. Remove ...