In the forests, fields, and backyards of North America, the striped skunk is an unmistakable sight. Its bold black-and-white stripes are more than just a fashion statement—they’re a warning.

A narrow stripe along the forehead and muzzle is white ... which the striped skunk either excavates or, more often, uses after they have been abandoned by other mammals such as woodchuck or foxes, ...

though the particular smell of our black-and-white striped friends is more related to love than we might think. As Valentine's Day bleeds into President's Day, it’s breeding season for skunks ...

Here's what to know. The most common Michigan skunk variety, striped skunks, have black fur with a white stripe along their face and back, per University of Michigan's BioKIDS. While persuading an ...

Striped skunks seen in Michigan have black-and-white striped patterns, fluffy tails and are renown for releasing a foul-smelling spray when threatened. Don't skunks hibernate in the winter?