I was sitting on a rock in the mountains of Big Bend National Park last month watching the setting sun when a skunk sauntered over, walked between my legs and sniffed my shoelaces. I froze, of course.

Even though some nighttime temperatures are still below freezing, daytime temperatures are generally getting warmer, as is evidenced by lawns and fields. Grass is getting green, especially big tufts ...

Cal State Long Beach senior Brienne Cortez climbed through the brush of Bonelli Park in San Dimas just after dawn. With a flashlight in hand, she hesitantly approached an animal trap and shined the ...

Every other Friday on Morning Edition, Outside/In host Sam Evans-Brown tackles a question from a listener. Cindy from Chichester asks: "Every year I have a skunk that comes around and makes divots all ...

DEAR JOAN: I was wondering if the seasonal and nocturnal behavior of skunks are habitual enough to be explained. Our dog has gotten sprayed as early as 9:30 at night, about two months ago. Then we ...

ARLINGTON (CBSNewsTexas.com) - An "ill-acting striped skunk" captured in Southwest Arlington has tested positive for rabies, according to The Texas Department of State Health Services Rabies ...

People across Western Maryland are being urged to stay alert after several skunks in Washington County tested positive for rabies, health officials said. The Washington County Health Department ...

DEAR JOAN: I was wondering if the seasonal and nocturnal behavior of skunks are habitual enough to be explained. Our dog has gotten sprayed as early as 9:30 at night, about two months ago. Then we ...