The striped skunk is stout-bodied with short legs and a long, bushy, coarsely-furred tail ... for distances up to 15 m (50 ft). A striped skunk may push or pull dried leaves or grasses for bedding ...

But these critters can cause several problems if they start popping up ... winter to stay warm and sheltered,” says Bossel, ...

Foul odors in the Michigan spring air could signal skunks nearby as the critters pair up. Animal control experts ... turn their rear toward you and lift their tail high. This is a signal to ...