Skunk Behaviour in Winter

Not much! Skunks enter a state of torpor, where they rest and move around a lot less. Through my research…

Winter skunk behavior is quite interesting and often overlooked. Skunks change their ways to make it through the cold, including…

Did you know that skunks don’t hibernate, but instead enter a deep sleep called torpor during the winter? Skunks slow…

After years of studying skunks in the wild, I’ve found that these critters are especially active during the cold season,…

Skunks typically do not have babies in winter. Their breeding season occurs in late winter to early spring. Their breeding…

Skunks do not sleep all winter. They enter a state of torpor, reducing their activity but may wake periodically. Skunks…

With the cold weather making food scarce, skunks need to get creative. From my research as a skunk pet owner,…

As winter comes, people wonder where skunks go. These creatures are famous for their black-and-white stripes and how they protect…

Skunks can survive in winter, but they do not hibernate. Instead, they enter a state of torpor, slowing their metabolism…