An encounter with a skunk doesn't have to end badly. Skunks have a rather nasty defence mechanism, but there are ways of avoiding it if we take some precautions and watch for the right signs. Going on ...

Skunk sightings usually climb in the fall, because the babies look like adults but haven't yet left their mother's reach, according to the Toronto Wildlife Centre. (AP) It's the time of year when ...

Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers used to deal with skunk calls. When that stopped, the city started loaning out traps Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here.

Nothing lasts forever, but for anyone who has a pet that's been sprayed by a skunk, it may seem like it. The Homestretch's Jenny Howe learned that lesson Tuesday, when her family dog Prefontaine was ...