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 ...

Bryan Griffin, founder of Patriot Maids Cleaning Services, notes that the oiliness of skunk spray makes it especially pungent because it clings to surfaces, fur, and fabrics - so you can't just ...

You're enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell-tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. Skunks are out and on the ...

Did you ever think about petting a skunk? In the Sims 2: Pets, that dream can become ... Be careful if you pet the little guy too much because he will spray you if he gets overwhelmed.

There is no limit on the harvest. “Skunk spray” is actually a natural oil, which is why water on its own does little to get rid of the odor. Commercial Cleaner SERVPRO says the old wives ...

They’ll only spray as a last line of defense if provoked by humans, other animals, or objects afterward. If you run over a skunk with your car and start smelling it, Skalicky says from ...

She captioned the post, “Someone got some sun (and a spray tan).” Molly Sims/Instagram Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of wha ...

The incident, which protesters initially reported as a "chemical attack" involving "skunk spray," was later found to involve a non-toxic novelty item, the Republican staff report stated.

While skunks can carry rabies, it is not transmitted through spray but rather through saliva or by the bite of an infected skunk, according to the National Capital Poison Center. Skunk spray is ...

A skunk can shoot its foul-smelling spray up to 15 feet. Skunks make their spray in a pair of glands near their anus. Composed of sulfurous chemicals called thiols, skunk spray is an irritant that ...

The second is that our camera seems to be REALLY close to the wrong end of the skunk. The third… and this is the kicker… skunks do not spray on command. There is no skunk in the universe that ...