According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, skunks typically mate between February and March. That’s when they ...

Brace yourself and watch this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze sticks his nose into the science of skunk spray. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our ...

If you're wondering why you're seeing — or smelling — skunks out and about in February, well, mating season is underway. As ...

Have you seen (or smelled) a skunk lately? Skunk mating season is underway in Michigan. Skunk mating season lasts for around ...

Despite up and down temperatures, the longer daylight hours this month and into March coincide with skunk mating season returning once again. Francis Skalicky, media specialist with the Missouri ...

“Skunk spray” is actually a natural oil ... There are some warning signs to watch for. Skunks are nocturnal and typically skittish. So, if you see a skunk acting out of character, that ...