They're one of North America’s most recognizable animals, but how well do you really know these fascinating creatures?

It’s skunk mating season. Perhaps you’ve caught a whiff of it in the air. Because sometimes love stinks. Two skunk species live in Washington and Idaho: the commonly encountered striped version and ...

Today’s column is the second in a series about the birds and animals that visit Secret Spring, a small waterhole in the oak ...

When it comes to skunks in our region, it’s not just black and white. Black fur with white stripes – we all know the striped skunk. But stripey has a smaller, lesser-known cousin that lives in ...

Is that skunk I smell? As February begins and spring slowly starts to make itself felt across the Bay Area, you might be concerned about what seems like the increasingly noxious prevalence of skunk ...

If your yard has been smelling extra pungent lately, you may have a skunk problem. Skunks can do more than bring foul odors, though, as they may dig holes in your lawn and garden and nibble on their ...