Their spray leaves behind an oily residue that clings to everything it touches. What does skunk spray smell like? Read on to ...

And, of course, no one wants to be assailed by a skunk’s pungent spray. If you suspect a skunk problem, check out these steps to identify and eliminate skunks to protect your home and garden.

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 ...

Have you ever crossed paths with a skunk? I once chased an armadillo down a dark country road, but that’s a story for another ...

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 ...

“The intense odor comes not from the skunk passing gas, but from a bodily secretion sprayed from its anal scent glands,” said zoo attendant Miki Ishizaka. Visitors don't need to worry about ...

She was also keen to stress that although skunks were famed for their defensive odour Wiggy was "not prone to spraying". Earlier this week another missing pet skunk was found relaxing under a car ...