Although Eastern spotted skunks seldom spray like their common ... When threatened, they’re known to do a handstand putting its tail up in the air to make itself appear larger.

The Eastern Spotted Skunk is native to the Appalachian Mountains ... When the species is threatened, they are known to do a handstand along with putting its tail in the air to appear larger.

This time of year just seems to be skunk season, and their pungent smell reminds us that love is in the air, and the skunks ...

The eastern spotted skunk, smaller than the striped, is about 1.5 pounds. It’s known for its unique handstand before spraying. Image by Grabstein via Pixabay. Two species: eastern spotted skunk and ...

By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “Skunk!” I slammed on the brakes and pulled to the side of the road. Before my ...

Spotted skunks can climb trees, and splash is their essential guard. Spotted skunks can occasionally play out a handstand on their front legs, which is an advance notice before splashing. Raptors and ...

GREENVILLE — Love isn’t the only thing that has been in the Upstate’s air recently, though the particular smell of our black-and-white striped friends is more related to love than we might ...

Skunk mating season has reached the Buckeye State in full force, according to Jamey Emmert, an education coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The fowl-smelling weasels ...

JANE, THAT IS FASCINATING. THANK YOU SO MUCH. NEW AT FIVE. THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SAYS A RABID SKUNK WAS FOUND IN LAURENS COUNTY. OFFICIALS TELL US IT WAS FOUND IN THE AREA ...

Skunk mating season is underway in Michigan. Skunk mating season lasts for around two months beginning in February and ending in March. Skunks are nocturnal and are known to be non-aggressive.