The back-up squad of skunk spray consists of thioacetates, other groupings of carbon and hydrogen that are, at first, not particularly smelly. When water hits them, it rearranges them into more ...

Why does skunk spray smell so bad—and why is it so hard to get rid of? In this video, we break down the science behind one of nature’s most notorious defense mechanisms. From the chemistry of ...

Skunk sightings are on the rise across Green Country. It's mating season, and for the next two months you're more likely to see and smell them during the day.

The Chemistry of Skunk Spray Posted 10.13.16 NOVA How do you get rid of skunk odor? Don't use tomato juice... use chemistry! Learn more in this episode of Gross Science.

The Green Bay Police Department says it has received "an influx of calls" from residents about skunks. With all the rain Green Bay has experienced lately, it's no wonder skunks are congregating ...

It is the skunk, however, that attacks our sense of smell like none other. Often sniffed before seen, the skunk is here to stay and is a welcome addition to our animal kingdom. I hope you’ll join me ...

Animal Stories with Dan Green the spotted skunkAnimal Stories with Dan Green the spotted skunk Updated: 7:38 PM PST Nov 5, 2015 Dan Green News Anchor Animal Stories with Dan Green the spotted ...

Skunk spray is a thiol, an organic compound with sulfur as a principal component. Sulfur has that classic rotten egg smell, and it’s what gives thiol its gag-inducing power.

The blindness caused by a skunk’s spray is temporary. Skunk spray is known to cause breathing problems in humans, so it is important to watch your dog closely in case they develop it as well.

The theory behind using tomato juice on a skunked dog comes from compounds in the juice including carotenoids and lycopene. These compounds supposedly should bind with the sulfur compounds in skunk ...