They're actually pretty adorable, and they eat mice. But you may unwittingly be inviting them to hang out in, and tear up, your yard.

Skunk walking on lawn in yard - Carol Hamilton/Getty Images Spotting wildlife in your yard can be a breathtaking moment, but when it comes to skunks, not so much. These nocturnal creatures will ...

Due to their musky scent, skunks would be an ideal pet for social distancing, because no one wants to be close to an animal that can spray! But in normal circumstances, I do not think that skunks make ...

Pet-friendly American suburbs make ideal habitats for skunks, and populations of the bushy-tailed moochers have exploded in recent years. Time to investigate an outbreak that's bringing the wrong kind ...

If you have ever come across a family of skunks, their signature scent may have been the only thing keeping you from letting them parade into your living room. Even if you aren't so fond of nature, ...

DEAR JOAN: I ride my bike on the Coyote Creek Trail almost daily, and for the last couple of weeks, there has been a skunk, all alone, out and about in broad daylight by the path. It is rooting around ...

Living out in the country increases the amount of wildlife that ventures onto our property. Since they are a nuisance, we hope they move on and don’t take up permanent residence at our place. Susan ...