Skunks tests positive for rabies Sep 26, 2009
The skunk later tested positive for rabies (Somerset Daily American, PA)
County posts record-setting 34 cases of rabies Sep 26, 2009
The 34 infected animals included 27 skunks, 3 bats, 2 horses, one coyote and one cow, Pena said. Eleven of the animals were found in Nogales, seven in Rio Rico, seven outside of Patagonia, four in Ruby, two in the Patagonia Lake area, and one each in Sonoita, Tubac and Kino Springs. (Nogales International, AZ)
With conditions right, acorns go nuts Sep 26, 2009
He and others noted that the extra acorns will probably reverberate across the food chain, enabling more squirrels, skunks, chipmunks, mice, deer, and bears to survive the winter. As a result, predators such as hawks, coyote, foxes, and others are also likely to flourish next year, when there is more prey. (Boston Globe)
Around Town: Mommy, is that a chicken? Sep 25, 2009
" It's kind of nice to see animals from time to time in a community so close to Boston. My husband grew up in farm country, so for him it's not unusual to see a herd of deer or a neighbor's bull grazing in the back yard. I, however, grew up in a suburban New Jersey neighborhood where the most exotic animal we'd see was the neighbor's cat. No wild turkeys strutting through the grass, or horses clip-clopping down our street. There s a rabbit in the backyard? Quick, alert the media! For many years,... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Wildlife: Signs of the season Sep 19, 2009
Judging by the scents, skunks have been on the move. A marauding weasel killed a small flock of chickens in the Old Concord Road area. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Rabid Skunks Captured In Local Residential Neighborhoods Sep 18, 2009
COPPERAS COVE (September 17, 2009)Two skunks that were behaving strangely that that were captured and removed Sunday from residential neighborhoods in Copperas Cove both tested for rabies, officials said. The skunks were captured in the area of the 1600 block of Joe Morse and the 400 block of Manning ... The skunks didnt come into contact with humans or domestic animals, but residents were urged to take precautions. (KWTX.com, TX)
It's good not to be skunked Sep 17, 2009
Around our ranch, skunks are not a rare species. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wisconsin Woodsmoke: Time to soak up natures beauty Sep 13, 2009
The Rhinelander Daily News - Online news and information for the Rhinelander, Wisconsin region. Wisconsin Woodsmoke: Time to soak up natures beauty. (Forest Republican, WI)
Troubled elephants find an unlikely home Sep 11, 2009
They share space with deer, wild turkey, raccoons, skunks and other native Tennessee animals. Life in a circus, and in most zoos, is abusive to elephants, highly intelligent and social animals who, in the wild, may roam dozens of miles in a single day, the pair said. (CNN)
Author donates book to Leach Library Sep 8, 2009
The book features more than just Macho B. Through years of study, and 60 cameras along the trail, the Childs captured several species of wildlife native to the southwest including four species of skunks, cougars and deer. Some cameras even showed hikers posing for a picture. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
JIM DODSON: Life of Riley: Dog Taught Us to Live Every Moment Sep 6, 2009
" For Christmas No. 2, we gave Riley a couple of special presents. One was a jingle-bell collar that sounded like a horse with sleigh bells whenever he walked. He loved this collar like nothing else, quivered with excitement when you put it on him, and moped for days when it came off. At Christmas we called him the Jingle Bum. His other special present that year was a female golden retriever puppy we called Ella. She resembled a Paddington Bear. I nicknamed her Bumble. The first night Bumble was... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Rabid skunk in city draws attention to need for pet vaccinations Sep 6, 2009
Tim Sep 5, 2009 8:02 AM Rabid skunks. First sign of the Apocalypse. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Humane Society, Animal Control have different roles Sep 3, 2009
Skunks, for example, have to be destroyed because of rabies. Dogs suffering from parvo virus or mange are usually put down. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Calif. Firefighters Take Battle to Blaze Sep 3, 2009
Virgallito said he saw deer, coyote and skunks scampering down his street away from the heat and ash of the smoldering wilderness. The flames crossed the Angeles Crest Highway into the San Gabriel Wilderness to the east on Tuesday, Lowenthal said. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Hollywood comes to Breakheart for Fraser film 'Furry Vengeance' Aug 27, 2009
Raccoons, skunks and otters were among the animals appearing on the forest set below a canopy of maples and evergreens at Breakheart that matched up against Fraser and his family, Levine said. These are key scenes that will definitely be in the movie, Levine remarked. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Neil Feinberg column Aug. 20 edition Aug 22, 2009
That's right; a family of skunks was living less than 50 feet from my house ... So far, we've caught three skunks and two groundhogs, and the bats have been evicted. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Oh Stinky, we hardly knew ye Aug 21, 2009
He brought home a ferret once, and he used to walk right up to skunks without getting sprayed, she said. But perhaps his greatest talent, she said, was bringing people together. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Chris Gatley Aug 21, 2009
Although this region is named the Mud Hole, many began to refer to it as the Dead Sea as it has puts more skunks in the boat than any other body of water I know. But, it is all the small boater has, so we fish it. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Barney Frank Lashes Out at Protester Aug 20, 2009
And I really hope tohose Republican skunks have been "descented" by now. by pepperwood2 August 19, 2009 10:25 AM EDT. (CBS News -- Health)
Canille Store was the place to be in the 1940s Aug 20, 2009
The truck, and Fish, always smelled like dead skunks. Accompanied by young Bill Gowell, the intoxicated trapper headed to the pond and set up on the embankment. (Nogales International, AZ)
Skunk visits town pool (70) Aug 18, 2009
We ve had skunks in the park before, but we never had one in the water, Herres said. We weren t sure ow to remove these things. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Donation dispenses free distemper shots Aug 16, 2009
Distemper attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of dogs, as well as ferrets, raccoons, foxes, wolves, coyotes and skunks, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. At least 17 infected dogs have been euthanized in Melbourne and testing is continuing. (Florida Today)
Grisly end for bear- feeding woman Aug 15, 2009
She fed bears, skunks, elk and stray cats, said Tammy York, 36, who boarded with her seven years ago. She described Mrs Munson as a sweet woman whose husband had died years earlier and who seemed to have little contact with other people. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Uh oh, that's not the bike that's rattling Aug 13, 2009
I've seen deer, groundhogs, zillions of rabbits and chipmunks, even a family of skunks. I've also seen a few snakes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Outdated, cruel practice should stop Aug 9, 2009
rg wrote on Aug 8, 2009 7:59 PM:" Like it or not trapping plays an important role in contoling predators from overpopulation.If for instance coyotes are not trapped or hunted not only pets being vulnerable but also game animals such as fawns would pay a hefty price.Ground nesting birds such as ducks,pheasants grouse ect... populations would be affected by the increasing numbers of fox,racoons and skunks. ". . (Missoulian, MT)
Zoo animals, dancing found at Fun Night Aug 6, 2009
Children and adults lined the fence to see pet rabbits, miniature goats, and a couple shy skunks; but the star attraction was a three and one-half month old lioness, forever moving once Ludwig set her down to roam. Once he needed to detract it from poking her nose into the skunks' cage. (Forest Republican, WI)
Malibu pot busts highlight adverse enviro effects Aug 2, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009 Edition. The reason they grow it on public lands is because police seize the private property of grow-ops. (Malibu Times, CA)
50th annual trappers convention this weekend Aug 2, 2009
LIMA, Ohio Despite a human population of some 11 million, Ohio is perennially one of the top fur-producing states in the U. S., with trappers taking tens of thousands of raccoons, muskrats, mink, coyotes, foxes, and yes, even skunks. PHOTO GALLERY. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Man's shots meant to scare prowler, attract SWAT team Aug 1, 2009
Bluto wrote on Jul 31, 2009 10:40 PM:" I think you're right Mikem. Or skunks or cats. Maybe he should have just sat outside on the porch cleaning his weapon for a while ... no bullets.I wonder if there have been break ins or petty thievery going down or if it's just 'prowlers'. I mean, are they peeping or passing through slowly and cautiously looking all scandalous in their hamburglar outfits ... " ... Bluto wrote on Aug 1, 2009 12:31 AM:" And cocoa, we have no idea if he got 'the prowler's'... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Critter problems best left to the experts Jul 31, 2009
HEYWORTH -- Complaints about higher-than-usual numbers of wild animals in town, especially skunks, led Heyworth's public works department to purchase several live traps in hopes of removing critters who had made themselves at home under garages, in attics and other places. But the village has backed off any immediate critter-control plans because of strict regulations by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as to who may trap and remove most types of animals including skunks, raccoons,... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
OR man grabs shotgun, kills bear in house Jul 29, 2009
The red fox is carving out a place of its own deep into downtown, joining the ranks of raccoons, skunks, opossum, white-tailed deer and red-tailed hawks finding homes in untended lots, houses and buildings in the rusting one-time car capital. "I usually see them in the morning" while fishing along the city's riverfront, 65-year-old retiree Robert Smith said of the elusive fox. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Footloose’s members love Montana Jul 28, 2009
RSW wrote on Jul 24, 2009 11:45 AM:" Tim, I'd venture to say that anyone claiming to be a sportsman, and sides with Footloose is no sportsman at all. As any sportsman knows the only way to control wolf numbers is by trapping. Unless you'd rather pay the Government trappers to do the dirty work. Of course 1080 is their favorite method of killing wolves and coyotes. So when your dog bites down on one of those you won't even be able to save him. They like ariel gunning too. Also any sportsman knows... (Missoulian, MT)
Why I Didn't Trust Walter Cronkite Jul 22, 2009
Cronkite first became synonymous with trust in 1972, when the Oliver Quayle and Co. poll included his name in a list of public figures to determine a "." Cronkite topped the rankings with 73 percent, which seemed impressive until you considered the skunks polled alongside him. The "average senator" scored 67 percent in the survey, and President Richard Nixoneasily the least trustworthy animal ever to walk on two legsreceived 57 percent, as did Hubert Humphrey. (Slate)
County reports nearly 20 cases of rabies so far Jul 22, 2009
Two horses, one cow, one coyote and a bunch of skunks ... Animal Control officers have found three rabid skunks in Nogales this year, Pena said ... When they discovered two skunks just west of Nogales High School, they distributed fliers to apartment residents in the area to alert them about the danger. (Nogales International, AZ)
Red foxes moving to downtown Detroit Jul 19, 2009
The red fox is carving out a place of its own deep into downtown, joining the ranks of raccoons, skunks, opossum, white-tailed deer and red-tailed hawks finding homes in untended lots, houses and buildings in the rusting one-time car capital ... The red fox is carving out a place of its own deep into downtown, joining the ranks of raccoons, skunks, opossum, white-tailed deer and red-tailed hawks finding homes in the rusting one-time car capitol ... The red fox is carving out a place of its own... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
State, local workers responsible for removing road kill Jul 19, 2009
Officials say many smaller animals like rabbits, raccoons, skunks, squirrels and possums are left alongside the road unless they are causing a hazard to drivers. But larger animals like deer, bears, foxes and bobcats are removed by local and state workers. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Growling at the goofs Jul 18, 2009
22-caliber rifle to dispatch two skunks that were lingering in our neighborhood on the Lake Ontario shoreline. My dog caught and killed a third skunk. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Mesquite: Opossum killing may lead to increased training at camp Jul 17, 2009
Opossums, as well as raccoons, skunks and snakes, among others, are considered nuisance animals under Texas law and citizens have the right to kill them on their property ... "[The volunteers] deal with nature all the time whether it's snakes or raccoons, skunks, or possums," he said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The future of outdoors activities in the state Jul 17, 2009
Kelsey's enjoyment of the outdoors has transformed into expanding opportunities with her dad and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, testing traps on skunks, a step beyond trapping and skinning and stretching muskrats. "It was interesting to see what was all documented, Kelsey said. We had to track wind speeds, air temperatures the highs and lows along with the trapping itself, there was so much more to the project.". (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Read the story Jul 15, 2009
Not only for the human predators, but we have many coyotes, some big cats, snakes, *****, skunks, etc. There is just no way to live out here without a gun. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Residential meadow grows controversy Jul 13, 2009
The neighbors other concerns, they said, include ticks, mosquitoes, skunks, stray cats and the fire hazard posed when the grasses dry out in the fall. They called the meadow an eyesore, and recounted a story about one neighbor who had been asked by a houseguest if the property across the street was a vacant lot. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Bat found in SV tests positive for rabies Jul 11, 2009
All 21 of the other cases have been skunks from the St. David, Benson and Casabel areas, said Carol Capas, spokeswoman for the sheriff s department. May 18 was the last confirmed case before we learned about this bat in Sierra Vista. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Trustees toss trash barrels at Cranes Beach Jul 9, 2009
It s debatable who will miss them more the beach goers who will now carry out their own trash or the skunks, raccoons, and seagulls that have relied on them to forage for food. Crane Beach is a property of the Trustees of Reservations, which is currently evaluating all aspects of their operations from office practices, equipment, and, yes, its policies on trash in order to be as green as possible, setting an example in conservation, according to Peter Pinciaro, General Manager of Crane... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Column: Bird anting befuddles scientists Jul 9, 2009
Most ants have butyric acid but only a few species produce the odiferous formic acid, which they eject in a spray for self defense like skunks. These are the ones birds strongly prefer for anting. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Leptospirosis in Dogs Jul 9, 2009
Carriers of leptospirosis may be rodents, skunks, raccoons and other infected animals, including both dogs and people. Cause of Leptospirosis in Dogs. (Suite101.com)
Letters to the editor Jul 8, 2009
Skunks keep grubs from destroying our lawns, and also help keep away other animals such as raccoons and groundhogs. There are other methods of pest control, too: Constantly disturbing the entrances of their burrows by filling them in with used cat litter, rags dampened with ammonia, or small stones. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Nothing new in bear’s killing Jul 5, 2009
Take the shorter route and risk meeting a family of skunks. Take the longer route and deal with a red-winged blackbird, who would swoop down and flap above my head to let me know whose territory I was walking through. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Volunteers get the hop on celebration Jul 5, 2009
"And we'll come across skunks, raccoons, possums. We'll see deer feeding.". If it moves at night, they might step near, on or in it. (Sioux City Journal)
Breaking News Jul 5, 2009
WELLS, Maine -- A protest over predators -- including raccoons and skunks -- being euthanized to save piping plovers will begin at 9:30 a.m. July 4 in front of the Rachel Carson Federal Wildlife Refuge on Route 9 in Wells. - 7/2/2009. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Wisconsin Outdoors Jul 2, 2009
The ninth annual event, sponsored by MBK Sport Shop, started with a few nice fish but a lot of skunks in the boats on the Lower Menominee. Just 15 legal-sized fish _ 10 bass and five walleyes _ were caught by the 45 anglers in Week 1. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Varmints invade vacant Newton houses Jul 1, 2009
It s not worth anything to anybody when the house is starting to be full of raccoons and skunks, and there s holes in the roof and it s partially boarded up, but kids are prying it open, kids are drinking and smoking and carrying on, Lojek said. Such problems tie in multiple city departments, none with enough jurisdiction to take action on its own. (Newton Tab, MA)
Rabid skunk numbers on rise Jul 1, 2009
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 3:28 PM MDT Fourteen skunks have tested positive for rabies in Campbell County so far this year. Last year, the county had 16 cases for the entire year, and it was also the only county in the state where rabid skunks were found, said Dr. Ken Mills, a professor at the University of Wyomings College of Veterinary Sciences ... Three rabid skunks also were trapped in Sheridan County this year and one bat in Natrona County. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Keith Sutton Jun 30, 2009
Seton's logic was sound, but it's doubtful skunks will ever earn status as our national emblem ... Skunks stink so predators won't eat them ... Skunks are the most common and best-known members of the weasel family. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Wildlife Alliance plans plover predator protest Jun 30, 2009
As one of only a few licensed wildlife rehabilitators in York County working with "rabies vector species," or animals such as foxes, raccoons and skunks which can carry and transmit rabies, Lank is often called upon to pick up baby animals left without mothers ... According to the USDA, 20 to 30 raccoons are euthanized per beach per season, as well as five to 10 skunks and a few foxes, coyotes, opossums and minks. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Yellowstone County rabies quarantine extended Jun 27, 2009
The second extension came later in March when two more skunks with the disease were trapped in the Heights. The latest case was reported June 20, and the quarantine has been extended through Aug. 20. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fewer rabies shots needed after exposure Jun 25, 2009
Most rabies cases occur in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. The virus can infect the nervous system and can cause symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, confusion, paralysis, salivating, hallucinations, difficulty swallowing and fear of water. (MSNBC -- Health)
More room for recreation Jun 25, 2009
Many wild animals including snakes, squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, foxes, birds, deer, skunks, raccoons, mice, bobcats, and wild pigs call the park their home. Mountain lions have been reported but sightings haven t been confirmed. (Santa Maria Times)
Nebraska Sees Spike In Rabies Cases Jun 24, 2009
Most of the infected animals found this year have been skunks. Previous Stories. (7 KETV Omaha)
Viewpoint: Losing Ground: Beyond the footprint Jun 20, 2009
They can include such things as creeping nonnative plants that suffocate local species; roaming pets that prey on wildlife; a welcoming human environment for raccoons, skunks and cowbirds that quickly become suburban pests and a breakup and division of formerly connected natural lands. Things get worse as development spreads to the western part of the state. (Danvers Herald, MA)
John Rupkey: There are lots of varmints on Latsch Jun 18, 2009
Among the other animals I have seen on Latsch Island are the following: eagles, crows, deer, toads, frogs, fireflies, dragonflies, a family of red foxes, grackles, geese, northern water snakes, garter snakes, orioles, finches, juncos, mice, ants, beetles, worms, hawks, owls, mourning doves, squirrels, skunks, bats, woodpeckers, clever little river otters, rabbits, hummingbirds, wasps, hornets, bees, turtles, turkeys, sparrows, starlings, butterflies, mayflies, cicadas, wolf spiders, fishing... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Editorial: Slow for critters Jun 18, 2009
There by the side of mid-valley roads are the usually flattened carcasses of possums, squirrels, skunks and the occasional hare; and off in the ditches, now and then the decaying and stinking remains of a deer. What s surprising, though, is the number of birds that were not quick enough to get out of the way of a passing car. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Kendall County Sheriff's Department (135) Jun 16, 2009
300 block of Third Street, Comfort, 9:12 a.m., A caller requested a trap for skunks. 800 block of Adler Road, 9:32 a.m., A caller reported a theft. (Boerne Star, TX)
Rabies cases pop up Jun 16, 2009
com Madison County public health officials have confirmed that eight skunks and raccoons and one fox have tested positive for rabies since the beginning of the year ... Four raccoons, four skunks and a fox tested positive for rabies so far this year in Madison County, twice as many as any other county in the Athens-based Northeast Health District ... Madison County public health officials have confirmed that eight skunks and raccoons and one fox have tested positive for rabies since the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Alexander takes first title Jun 16, 2009
Two involved encounters with skunks on the highway, nose-jarring incidents she took as good omens. The other story was about stumbling onto one shopworn pack of smoke-purple worms she then used to take many of her keepers. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Canine and Feline Rabies Jun 6, 2009
The most common carriers of rabies in the United States are skunks, bats, raccoons, fox and coyotes. Once infected with the rabies virus, the virus replicates in body tissues and eventually reaches the brain. (Suite101.com)
