Are Skunks Gentle?

Misunderstood skunks are gentle, near-sighted animals with one infamous—and pungent—defense mechanism. Skunks were once killed for their fur, but these days, they’re more commonly vulnerable to extermination or unnecessary (and often lethal) relocation by wildlife control operators. How do you save an injured skunk? If you see an injured skunk, contact a state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator … Read more