The plains spotted skunk does a handstand to spray in self-defense. The species found in Iowa is under consideration for ...

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 Restore ...

In recent decades, research on spotted skunks (genus Spilogale) has advanced our understanding of their ecological dynamics and informed conservation strategies. These diminutive mephitids occupy a ...

"With every compression I did, black water would come out of its mouth." ...

North Cascades National Park is a remote area of wilderness tucked into northern Washington State. Below you’ll find the complete guide to the park, including things to do, best times to visit, the ...

California nature escapes make summer walks feel alive, where wildflowers, birds, and green scenery keep every stop changing.

Since 2009, the Dundas Turtle Watch has been working to protect turtles and their nests and collect data on local turtle ...

Since 2009, the Dundas Turtle Watch has been working to protect turtles and their nests and collect data on local turtle ...

The plains spotted skunk could receive federal protections in some or all of its multi-state range. Hidden in southeastern Oklahoma are small, secretive skunks with bendy reputations. The plains ...

Hidden in southeastern Oklahoma are small, secretive skunks with bendy reputations. The plains spotted skunk is about the ...

A group of western spotted skunks was released back into the wild by the San Diego Humane Society earlier this month, marking what the organization’s animal experts described as a “rare” and “special” ...

For orphaned wild animals, socialization with their own species can be essential to keeping them wild.