COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Skunk and coyote mating season are upon us — the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says these animals are most active from around January to March.

The liquid produced by a skunk's anal glands contains several chemical compounds, including thiols and thioacetates, which are both rich in sulfur. “If you see a skunk, back away from them as quickly ...

“If you see a skunk, back away from them as quickly as possible and give it plenty of space—skunk spray may travel up to 20 feet!” Schott said. What can I do about coyotes and skunks in my yard?

“If you see a skunk, back away from them as quickly as possible and give it plenty of space—skunk spray may travel up to 20 feet!” Schott said. What can I do about coyotes and skunks in my yard?

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 ...

Again, skunk spray contains thiols, and the key to getting rid of the smell is to neutralize these sulfur compounds. This is where oxidation comes into play.

They’re most known for their ability to spray musk when threatened – they can spray with accuracy up to 15 feet, and the rotten egg smell is detectable up to a mile away.

However, it could happen at any moment, so it’s important you know how to get skunk smell off a dog. A skunk can shoot its foul-smelling spray up to 15 feet.

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 ...

The coyote dropped over the edge of the ditch bank at the same time as the skunk was coming up. They met at the brink of the ditch in a brief but smelly encounter.