Skunk walking on lawn in yard - Carol Hamilton/Getty Images Spotting wildlife in your yard can be a breathtaking moment, but when it comes to skunks, not so much. These nocturnal creatures will ...

Skunks can cause damage to lawns and gardens as they dig for grubs and other insects. While usually docile, skunks can spray their pungent secretion up to 20 feet when startled. Keeping skunks out of ...

Not only are these creatures smelly, but they can be dangerous, too. Skunks may look cute and fluffy, but you won't find them very cute when they're rummaging through your trash and garden, or when ...

It’s not unusual for skunks to make or use an existing burrow in wooded areas or create dens underneath porches or outbuildings. Skunks are omnivores and will eat just about anything they can find, ...

More skunks are testing positive for rabies in Kentucky, with the highest number of cases reported in Fayette County in recent years, a Kentucky Department for Public Health report shows. In 2024, the ...

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 ...

Spotting wildlife in your yard can be a breathtaking moment, but when it comes to skunks, not so much. These nocturnal creatures will happily invite themselves onto your property while searching for ...