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By now you’ve probably read, heard, seen or smelled something about skunks in Portland. Sellwood-area residents swear they’re being swarmed. Skunk experts disagree. But one thing we can all agree on ...

Skunks are famous for their strong smell and unique defensive abilities. As members of the weasel family, these small mammals ...

Skunk mating season brings increased movement, aggression, and spraying as males roam miles in search of females. Skunk spray is a powerful chemical defense based on sulfur compounds that cling to fur ...

If you find yourself enjoying a long evening dog walk as late-Feburary weather begins to bring the first tell tale signs of spring. But then, you're confronted by that familiar smell. No, it's not ...

Skunks are easy to identify by appearance—and smell! But these handsome mammals typically mind their own business and are more interested in excavating their dinner than in what you're doing. "They're ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

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