That Stinky Smell Is Michigan Skunks Looking For Love

When someone says, "love stinks," they're not lying.

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Whether it's a relationship coming to a heartbreaking end, or, in this case, skunks all across Michigan looking for love, the saying definitely fits.

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You might not have noticed it yet, but soon the familiar smell of a skunk will be in the air.

This isn't a skunk that ate too many bean burritos; it's a skunk looking for love.

That Stinky Smell Is Michigan Skunks Looking For Love

While most of us are trying to stay inside and warm this winter, skunks across Michigan are braving the colder temperatures to find a mate.

Weather can sometimes play a factor in when skunks start mating, but it typically happens in February and March.

The male skunk will search out a female partner, sometimes traveling 5 miles or more.

That's a long way to walk with such little legs.

When a male finally finds a female to mate with, she can reject his advances by letting out a stinky odor.

So, if you notice a really strong smell when you step outside, it's most likely the smell of love being rejected.

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