A skunk might not seem like the most obvious pet. Most people associate these creatures with the pungent stench they release as a defense mechanism. It’s reasonable not to want this in your house!

This story originally featured on Field & Stream. Skunks are the unlikely badasses of the animal world. Small, waddling, and sort of cute, they would seem vulnerable if it weren’t for weapon they keep ...

Sometimes, conducting research means trekking to remote locales, braving wild beasts, and surviving treacherous weather. Other times, you may find yourself gently combing the fur of several hundred ...