I was sitting on a rock in the mountains of Big Bend National Park last month watching the setting sun when a skunk sauntered over, walked between my legs and sniffed my shoelaces. I froze, of course.

Even though some nighttime temperatures are still below freezing, daytime temperatures are generally getting warmer, as is evidenced by lawns and fields. Grass is getting green, especially big tufts ...

DEAR JOAN: I was wondering if the seasonal and nocturnal behavior of skunks are habitual enough to be explained. Our dog has gotten sprayed as early as 9:30 at night, about two months ago. Then we ...

Cal State Long Beach senior Brienne Cortez climbed through the brush of Bonelli Park in San Dimas just after dawn. With a flashlight in hand, she hesitantly approached an animal trap and shined the ...

DEAR JOAN: I was wondering if the seasonal and nocturnal behavior of skunks are habitual enough to be explained. Our dog has gotten sprayed as early as 9:30 at night, about two months ago. Then we ...