Two species: eastern spotted skunk and striped skunk. The striped skunk, common in Alabama, can spray its pungent scent up to 15 feet. ... Four species: hog-nosed skunk, hooded skunk, striped skunk, ...

Black fur with white stripes – we all know the striped skunk. But stripey has a smaller, lesser-known cousin that lives in Washington, too. Cute as a polka-dot button, he’s also a gymnast.

The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is welcoming artists to create and submit an original piece of art (not photography) for the 2024 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition. Artwork for ...

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center reported Friday that it was caring for the first Eastern spotted skunk brought to the facility. It came from a neighboring county and due to their scarcity ...

Forests are enchanting ecosystems, brimming with life and mystery. While many are familiar with charismatic creatures like bears, deer, and squirrels, the vast woodlands of the United States are also ...

The center is expecting to release the skunk out into the wild sometime on Friday. Eastern spotted skunks are relatively rare, and are listed as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

Eastern Spotted Skunk (Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center) By Pat Thomas. Published: Jan. 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM EST ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Southwest Virginia Wildlife ...

Eastern spotted skunk (Photo: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center) The species is described as being about half the size of a house cat, according to the department. They eat insects, small animals ...

According to the SVWC, only six of the skunk species have even been seen in the last 20 years. They're also very elusive, but this lucky skunk was thankfully found, stuck inside a dryer exhaust vent.

Researchers liken it to a black-and-white tube sock, and it's elusive, at least compared to its more urban cousin, the striped skunk. That's in part because the spotted skunk is nocturnal, with a ...

Who knew there's such a creature known as the western spotted skunk? Yes, a spotted skunk - turns out we don't know much about this small, oddly cute creature. They weigh 1 to 2 pounds and are ...