Introduction to Skunks What Are Skunks? There are 11 different skunk species in the world today. Of all the different species, we in Ontario cohabitate with the striped skunk, scientifically known as Mephitidae. Skunks are mammals, and although they are related to the weasel family, their closest old world relative…
Do Skunks Hibernate in the Winter?
Unraveling the Mysteries of Skunk Torpor When winter rolls around, and the snow starts to blanket the ground, many of us can’t help but wonder about the critters we don’t see scampering around as much. One such creature that often piques curiosity is the skunk. You know, those black and…
