The striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis, is a common nocturnal animal in Ohio and is about the size of an average house cat. There is also a spotted skunk, Spilogale putorius, which is less common.

In the forests, fields, and backyards of North America, the striped skunk is an unmistakable sight. Its bold black-and-white ...

Cattle in Minnesota are keeling over and dying — a phenomenon that health officials warn has been caused by rabid skunks infecting animals and driving up rabies cases in parts of the state. Minnesota ...

Spotting wildlife in your yard can be a breathtaking moment, but when it comes to skunks, not so much. These nocturnal creatures will happily invite themselves onto your property while searching for ...

Skunks purchased from a metro Detroit breeder in the past six months may have rabies and Michigan health departments are warning state residents about potential exposure. According to the Michigan ...