A team of researchers at Oregon State University just released a study looking at the habits of the western spotted skunk over the course ... these creatures in the wild; Tosa says they are ...

Who knew there's such a creature known as the western spotted skunk? Yes, a spotted skunk - turns out we don't know much about this small, oddly cute creature. They weigh 1 to 2 pounds and are ...

Martin and Chris Kratt, the Ottawa-based brothers behind the hybrid live-action/animated animal adventure TV hit Wild Kratts, have been “creature adventuring” for 30 years now in a string of ...

The western spotted skunk, which typically weighs 1 to 2 pounds and is about the size of a squirrel, is smaller than the striped skunk that is common in urban environments. "The easiest way to ...

HEALTH DEPARTMENT ARE WARNING PEOPLE TONIGHT ABOUT WILD ANIMALS WITH RABIES IN THE LAND PARK AREA. YEAH, THIS ALL COMES AFTER A VISITOR WAS BITTEN BY A SKUNK AT THE ZOO EARLIER THIS WEEK.

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. A study in ...

She also found that western spotted skunks may be vulnerable to extreme winters, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change, and the importance of old growth forests for their habitat.

Skunks can be a nuisance, and they may take up residence under your house or in your yard. Here’s how to get rid of skunks in ...