In the News
Dr. Stankowich often speaks with media on a range of topics related to skunk and coyote ecology and the evolution of animal defenses and coloration. The following is a collection of interviews, articles, and videos featuring the research of the Mammal Lab.
- Mammal Weaponry, Aposematic Coloration, and Museum Specimens (long-form interview, The Animal Behavior Podcast; 2021)
- Skunk Responses to Coyotes (VIDEO) (Spectrum News One; 2020)
- Ask Sam: Why is this Skunk Digging Up My Yard? (New Hampshire Public Radio; 2020)
- Stinky, Spiny, Scaly (long-form interview, Animalia Podcast; 2019)
- CSULB Professor Dr. Ted Stankowich Discusses Coyote Conundrum (VIDEO) (Long Beach Local News; 2019)
- Diversify Wildlife (VIDEO) (Wildlife Society Western Section; 2019)
- Why are pandas black and white? (VIDEO) (ABC7 News in-studio interview; 2017)
- Obi-wan coyote and skunk research - Part 1 (VIDEO) (ABC7 News recorded field piece; 2016)
- Obi-wan coyote and skunk research - Part 2 (VIDEO) (ABC7 News in-studio interview; 2016)
- Armored Animals (Top of the Mind with Julie Rose on BYU Radio; 2016)
- Zebra Stripes (Top of the Mind with Julie Rose on BYU Radio; 2015)
- Evolution of Stinky Sprays (VIDEO) (The Wild Side Radio Show; discussion begins around 34:50; 2014)
Striped Skunks
- Skunks Don't Stink (The Last Word On Nothing; 2019)
- De-skunking: Getting Rid of Skunk Smell on Dogs and Horses (Horse Illustrated; 2019)
- To this Cal State Long Beach professor, skunks are sweet for scientific research (Long Beach Press Telegram; 2018)
- CSU Long Beach researches skunk smell to train coyotes not to attack pets (ABC7; 2016)
Coyotes
- Wildlife Responses to Wildfire (Spectrum News 1: 2022)
- Wildlife Responses to Wildfire (Mercury News et al.: 2022)
- Vandalism Slows, But Does Not Stop Wildlife Research During Pandemic (Spectrum News; 2020)
- Coyotes, falcons, deer and other wildlife are reclaiming L.A. territory as humans stay home (LA Times; 2020)
- Coyote sightings are on the rise in neighborhoods across the country (CSU Long Beach News; 2019)
- Got a Pet? This Professor is Trying to Figure out why Coyotes Go after Pets (KNX 1070 Radio; 2019)
- CSULB biologist requests public input for coyote interaction survey (Long Beach Post; 2019)
- Coyotes in Long Beach: Learning to Live with Urban Wildlife (Long Beach 908; 2018)
Armor Evolution
- From oysters to armadillos, students explore science (CSULB; 2020)
- Defensive Spines on Tenrecs Could Come at a Cost to Brain Size (Smithsonian.com; 2019)
- Editor's Choice (Journal of Mammalogy; 2019)
- Mammals: Is It Better To Be Horny or Brainy? (Discover Magazine; 2017)
- Nature's tradeoffs: brawn v. brains, looks v. loyalty (phys.org; 2017)
- Why do some animals have spikes, while others have armor? (The Week; 2017)
- Can you be beautiful, brainy AND loyal? Scientists reveal why we sacrifice some of our best traits to survive (Daily Mail; 2017)
- Skunky or Social? (PDF) (Science; 2014)
- Night life fosters foul sprays (PDF) (Nature; 2014)
- Why Skunks Evolved Their Smelly Spray (National Geographic; 2014)
- Social or stinky? New study reveals how animal defenses evolve (Science Daily; 2014)
- Why Stinky Animals Live Alone (Discover Magazine; 2014)
Tusk and Antler Evolution
- Choose Your Weapon: Hoofed Mammal Edition (Inside Science; 2018)
- Choose your weapon: How animals got their tusks, horns, and antlers (National Geographic; 2018)
Animal Coloration
- Why predators have such crazy faces (Science; 2017)
Panda Coloration
- How pandas got their patches (Science; 2017)
- Why are pandas black and white? (Washington Post; 2017)
- Finally, an answer to the age old question: Why are pandas black and white? (NPR; 2017)
- This Is Why Pandas Are Black and White (Time Magazine; 2017)
- Why are pandas black and white all over? (Discover Magazine; 2017)
- Why Are Giant Pandas Black And White? (Forbes; 2017)
- Why Are Pandas Black And White? (IFL Science; 2017)
- Pandas have cute markings because their food supply sucks (Popular Science; 2017)
- Why Are Pandas Black And White? (Science Daily; 2017)
- Scientists now know how pandas got their patches (Huffington Post; 2017)
- Why are pandas black and white? (VIDEO) (The Science Channel; 2017)
- Mystery solved: why pandas are black and white (Fox News Channel; 2017)
Zebra Coloration
- Why the Zebra Has Its Stripes (Science; 2014)
- Weekend Update (Saturday Night Live; 2014)
- Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Mystery Solved, Scientists Say (NBC News; 2014)
- Zebra developed stripes 'to repel biting flies' (BBC News; 2014)
- The surprising reason why zebras have stripes (CBS News; 2014)
- How the Zebra Got Its Stripes, According to Science (Smithsonian Magazine; 2014)
- The Mystery of Zebra Stripes, Solved (Slate; 2014)
- Scientists solve the riddle of zebras' stripes: Those pesky bugs (Science Daily; 2014)
- How did the zebra get his stripes? (The Guardian; 2014)
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