Those living in Massachusetts who stepped outside to a strong skunk odor this week are not imagining things. Dedham Animal Control says March marks “peak mating season for these 'little stinkers',” a ...

Western Massachusetts saw its first spring-like day on Tuesday when temperatures reached 79 degrees in Chicopee, but it is important to be on the lookout for a certain mammal that emerges during ...

If you’ve noticed a sudden uptick in striped visitors – or their unmistakable scent – wandering through your neighborhood ...

Before crocuses appear, this native plant melts its path into the year, a quiet marker of change in our wetlands and wildlife.

Despite their reputation, skunks provide environmental benefits, according to state wildlife officials.

The plains spotted skunk has seemingly vanished across Nebraska, and Grasslands Unlimited is trying to get it protected as an endangered species.

A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.

A rabid skunk was trapped by two Camden County residents after an encounter with two dogs, county officials said. On Feb. 20, ...