Skunks release their infamous toxic-smelling spray as a last resort when they are cornered and feel threatened. Although the ...

Skunk spray gets its smell from thiol, an oily sulfur compound that skunks produce in their anal glands. Thiol is oil based, ... 31,039 people played the daily Crossword recently.

How to avoid getting sprayed by a skunk. The smell of skunk spray is so intense that some people throw up from it. Add to that the burning in your eyes and it’s an experience you’re better off ...

Skunks are considered a “rabies vector species,” which means they can pose a threat to people if touched, Eisert said. While skunks can carry rabies, it is not transmitted through spray but ...

The proverbial "old wives" have led generations of people to believe that bathing in tomato juice will get rid of skunk smell, but experts say this isn’t true.

Oftentimes, spraying is a last-resort as skunks can only store a few millilitres of spray in their glands. Once used up, it can take several days to replenish, leaving the animal relatively ...