Male skunks will get over it, expert say. But humans may not be so lucky. “Skunk spray is so potent that it can knock you out or even kill you,” National Geographic says.

As the weather warms up this weekend -- in the heart of skunk mating season -- you might smell what happens when a female skunk wards off a potential suitor.

If you notice a skunk-like smell near your home but haven’t seen a skunk, it may be mating season. Female skunks may spray male suitors who don't make the cut.

Male skunks are polygamous and mate with multiple female skunks during the season. More: The moon will turn dark red this week: How to see the lunar eclipse in Michigan ...

Smelly skunk can't resist fried baconDEAR JOAN: I am writing to offer some additional information about ridding your home and yard of skunks. I had a female skunk take up residence in the crawl ...