They don’t often realize until it’s too late. If you mess with a skunk, you’ll get sprayed. Unfortunately, the scent of skunk ...

If you find a skunk that is disoriented, lethargic, or doesn’t seem fearful of humans or other animals, contact your state’s ...

Unlike most animals who defend themselves with fangs or claws, skunks release a noxious spray that is highly effective at fending off even the most dogged of predators. However, a more intriguing ...

That’s the one that you probably have your dog get sprayed by when it goes out at night, and you get that really strong stench. But the western spotted skunk is only about 1 to 2 pounds.

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 ...

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Several haredi Orthodox residents of Jerusalem have petitioned the High Court of Justice to stop the police’s use “skunk spray,” a foul-smelling chemical compound ...