Possibly, the striped skunk is less abundant now then during Merriam's time because of the abandonment of farms and the maturation of many forest areas. Today, this species is most abundant in the ...

“But they can carry rabies, so you should not handle them.” Skunks are mammals that are more like weasels than rodents. There are two species of skunks in the Southeast: The striped skunk (Mephitis ...

Here’s how to keep skunks away from your home and garden. Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these ...