The striped skunk prefers agricultural lands, wooded farmlands, pastures, forest clearings, and areas around human habitations both rural and urban. The striped skunk may occasionally reside in dense ...

Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of March 18, 2025. Clovis, N.M.– A skunk captured by animal control ...

Skunks can do more than bring foul odors, though, as they may dig holes in your lawn and garden and nibble on plants. The striped critters can also carry diseases that spread to humans and pets.

A skunk captured in Clovis last week has tested positive for rabies, city officials announced in a news release on Monday. "Rabies is an infection of the nervous system caused by a virus that is ...

Pet food should be kept inside, especially at night. Leftover human food around grills will attract skunks. So will unsecured trash cans. "If I were to throw my compost into the tree line ...

Michigan may have more foul odors this spring amid skunk mating season. Animal control experts recommend guidance to keep the critters out of your yard or property. Foul odors in the Michigan ...