The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is well known for taking in all sorts of animals rescued from the wild, but they currently have a first-time visitor.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has received its first rare Eastern Spotted Skunk. This rare species is a Tier IV Species of Greatest Conservation Need and Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Upon ...

The (SWVAWC) has received what it says is its first Eastern Spotted Skunk for treatment. The skunk was found in a dryer exhaust vent in a neighboring county; the county isn’t being named because of ...

investigating ROANOKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center received its first-ever eastern spotted skunk this week! It was found stuck in a dryer exhaust vent, and was slightly ...

The Eastern Spotted Skunk, scientifically known as Spilogale putorius, is a small, elusive mammal that has been experiencing significant population declines across its range. This has raised ...

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE The Risk of Rabies The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite or scratches. Animals most ...

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has received its first-ever eastern spotted skunk from a neighboring county after it was found stuck in a dryer exhaust event.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center reported Friday that it was caring for the first Eastern spotted skunk brought to the facility. It came from a neighboring county and due to their scarcity ...