When it comes to skunks in our region, it’s not just black and white. Black fur with white stripes – we all know the striped skunk. But stripey has a smaller, lesser-known cousin that lives in ...

As hunting seasons open and more people head out to the woods, the Louisiana wildlife agency is asking residents to stay on the lookout for a small and once-common skunk. One telltale sign: It may be ...

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is seeking public assistance in tracking the Eastern Spotted Skunk, which has not been confirmed in Louisiana for over 30 years.

At first whiff, you might think all skunks are the same. Not so. Meet spotted skunks, "the acrobats of the skunk world." Scientists have discovered that there are more of these species than they ...

What’s black and white and does stinky handstands when frightened? The eastern spotted skunk, of course. It’s not surprising if you’re not familiar with the eastern spotted skunk, as the rare mammal ...