SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The warm weather has been great not only for humans but for some of our furry friends. Well, like the rest of us, the skunks are loving this warm weather. They don’t ...

Staying aware of the roads and contacting animal control for any injured species are the best steps you can take during this time of year. February may feel like a quiet month, but that’s not always ...

Several weeks and many baths ago, my dog discovered a black-and-white stranger crossing our lawn. Wagging vigorously, and ignoring my frantic shouts, she ran up and offered her canine greeting: a nose ...

SAN ANTONIO – Striped skunks are bulking up for the winter and officials say that could increase your chances of seeing one. ”You might see them foraging later into the morning hours and coming out ...

In summer, you always know when a striped skunk has been around. But in winter, these animals make themselves scarce, hunkering down to wait out the onslaught of ice and snow. Unlike most rodents and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're wondering why you're seeing — or smelling — skunks out and about in February, well, mating season is underway. As the ...

The clock read 4:30 a.m. on a recent cold night when I was awakened by the ammonia-like smell of a skunk outside the bedroom window. Most striped skunks, which are the kind we have around here, remain ...

February may feel like a quiet month, but that’s not always true in wilderness areas or for animals crossing roads. In many places, late winter is actually when certain mammals suddenly start ...