Ari Ioannides kicked off his new column with a benign attempt to extend his arm to the community. He likened the members of his political family to porcupines— the passive, much maligned critter that ...

Animal control experts offer tips to keep skunks away amid the annual mating season. With striped skunks common in Michigan, be prepared to safely handle potential skunk encounters. "If they sense ...

Skunks typically rely on intimidation first, raising their tails, stomping their feet, and hissing to make their presence ...

The striped skunk is stout-bodied with short legs and a long, bushy, coarsely-furred tail. The head is broad at the base with short, tapered muzzle and short, rounded ears. The eyes are small and ...