Skunks
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Little stinkers take over Alberta Institute for Wildlife ConservationThe Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation says it already has more kits than it did all of last summer, prompting a warning for Calgarians relocating adult skunks.CanadaJun 18, 2024
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8 dead skunks in Richmond and Vancouver test positive for avian fluAnyone who finds a dead skunk in Richmond or Vancouver should leave the animal where it is and contact the B.C. Wildlife Health Program at 250 751-7246.EnvironmentMar 13, 2023
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More skunks being spotted in Edmonton: ‘We can learn how to live with them’More skunks are being seen inside Edmonton and wildlife experts stress people shouldn't panic — rather, they're advised to embrace skunks being in the neighbourhood.EnvironmentJun 28, 2022
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Don’t interact with wildlife, unfamiliar animals: Hamilton Public HealthDespite a relatively low number of positive tests for common outdoor dangerous afflictions, like West Nile virus and Lyme disease, the city is still suffering from an outbreak of rabies.CanadaJul 13, 2019
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City of Hamilton confirms first case of rabies in two years came from a rabid batIn a statement, the department revealed that the infection came from a bat and there was "no human contact with this bat."HealthJul 4, 2019
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Wildlife sightings becoming regular scene in ReginaPet owners are being reminded to keep their dogs on leash with wildlife sightings becoming a regular occurrence in Regina.CanadaNov 6, 2018
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Concerns raised after dead, mutilated skunks found in East VancouverThe BC SPCA is investigating a number of disturbing discoveries in an East Vancouver neighbourhood.CrimeSep 3, 2018
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Getting rid of ‘the little stinkers’: Calgary’s ‘Skunk Whisperer’ works his magicCalgary's "skunk whisperer" is helping the neighbours in his community get rid of the smelly pests.EnvironmentAug 30, 2017
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New Brunswick announces study of raccoon and skunk populations to help combat rabiesThe goal is to better understand the density of raccoon and skunk populations that will then better help experts determine how to protect against rabies in the future.EnvironmentAug 21, 2017
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Connecticut boy wakes up to find skunk in his bedThe 13-year-old was awoken in his bedroom by the stinky intruder.TrendingAug 4, 2017
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