Around here skunks don’t hibernate and can be seen all winter, depending on how cold it gets. In really cold or snowy weather, however, they stay protected in their dens. Opossums can also be ...

These mammals represent 7 orders and 17 families. Some species, like the opossum and striped skunk, are rare and occur mostly at the periphery of the Adirondacks. Other species, such as the ...

Get out and hunt • Rabbit, pheasant and squirrel seasons are open through Feb. 28. • Coyote, Fox, opossum, raccoon, striped skunk and weasel trapping season runs through Feb. 23.

Hawaii is seeing an uptick in the number of opossums stowing away to the Islands. The animals are non-native to the Islands and illegal, and if not caught, they could cause devastating impacts to the ...