When you are dealing with skunks and opossums around a home or farm, the right caliber is not just about cleanly killing the ...

Rabies surveillance in the United States is closely monitored by national and state agencies to track patterns in both ...

These feisty little creatures do handstands as a unique warning to potential predators before releasing the foul-smelling spray skunks are known for There's something special about spotted skunks — ...

Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in excavating their dinner than in what you’re doing. “They’re ...

Male skunks frequently leave their dens during winter months while females stay sheltered until warmer temperatures arrive ...

Just like other annoying yard pets like deer and rabbits, skunks may be cute (stinking cute, that is), and for the most part, they’re pretty mild-mannered. But these critters can cause several ...

New research using hundreds of DNA samples showed that there are seven species of these hand-standing, stink-spraying mammals. By Jason Bittel Black fur, white stripes, fanny full of foul-smelling ...

Here’s what you need to know about owning a raccoon as a pet in Florida, and how some exotic pets in Florida are classified ...

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