(WJW) – What’s that smell? Wildlife officials are offering a reminder that it’s this time of year when striped skunks start to “bulk up for the long winter.” As a result, the U.S. Fish ...

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Several striped skunks may den together in the winter. Striped skunks living in areas that are warm all year do not become less active during certain parts of the year, U-M said.

And skunks of all ages may be attracted to residential areas, as they consume as much food as they can and explore winter denning sites. “They are trying to fatten up,” said Brehan Furfey, wildlife ...

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And skunks of all ages may be attracted to residential areas, as they consume as much food as they can and explore winter denning sites. “They are trying to fatten up,” said Brehan Furfey, wildlife ...

Skunks are vulnerable to winter weather, particularly cold temperatures and accumulated snow. This was particularly evident during a heavy snow event in February 2019.