Petting Skunks

16/07/2020

If You See a Skunk Dance Like This, Get Away

Spotted skunks perform a 'handstand dance' for intimidation.

15/07/2020

Spotted Skunk Evolution Driven by Climate Change

Climate plays a key role in determining what animals can live where. And while human-induced climate change has been causing major problems for wildlife as of late, changes in the Earth’s climate have impacted evolution for millions of years—offering tantalizing clues into how to protect animals...

14/07/2020

Skunks: The Hell’s Grannies of Silver Lake

They adapt. When we first moved into our house, a female skunk had claimed our yard as her own. Blissfully ignorant of California land ownership laws – or perhaps willfully defiant – this female sk…

13/07/2020

Skunks have a stinky reputation, but here’s why you may want to keep one around

12/07/2020

Skunks can ‘reek’ havoc, but there are ways to avoid them

Skunks in Alabama don’t look for animals or humans to spray, and usually use an elaborate warning ritual before releasing a potent blast of mercaptan. Photo by Geoffrey Kuchera/Dreamstime.com By Richard Bauman Skunks aren’t ferocious, but they [...]

11/07/2020

That Skunk Doesn’t WANT to Spray You (or Your Dog)

Love is in the air, and it smells like... skunk? Yes! February is skunk mating season, so our striped neighbors are very active right now. Smelling skunk odor doesn't mean you have a skunk "problem," however. That skunk doesn't WANT to spray you or your dog! A skunk gives lots of warning before he s...

10/07/2020

My Pet Got Sprayed by a Skunk, What Do I Do?

Skunks are notorious for their a**l scent glands, which they can use as a defensive weapon. Skunks have two glands, one on each side of the a**s. These glands produce the skunk’s spray, which is a mixture of sulphur-containing chemicals (thiols), which have an offensive odour. A skunk’s spray is...

10/07/2020

Living with wildlife: Skunks

10/07/2020

Unfortunately, due to their stinky nature, skunks get an unfortunate reputation.

Skunks get a stinky reputation. Today, you are going to learn 17 fun facts about skunks! [ #13 was interesting to learn.]

10/07/2020

Medicine River Wildlife Centre comes to the rescue

10/07/2020

The compound pericosine turns reeks produced by the animals benign

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10/07/2020

"Do Skunks Like Their Own Smell?" And Other Stumpers!

Good Question! In this episode of But Why , we answer some questions that make us say, huh? Why do shoes get stinky? Why are little brothers so annoying?