When researchers compared the raccoons' real movements with thousands of simulated paths, a pattern emerged: the animals ...

Lesch’s theory is that the main driver of the domestication is human trash. “Animals love our trash. It’s an easy source of food. All they have to do is endure our presence, not be aggressive, and ...

Urban raccoons are developing shorter snouts, revealing how city life is subtly reshaping wildlife anatomy and behavior.

Raccoons are not normally dangerous, but rabid raccoons are! Recognize the warning signs of a rabid raccoon and know what to ...

During my 72 years living int he USA, I have watched at first a significant reduction in wildlife in urban environments, but that has all reversed. Raccoons have always been around in rural ...

A new study finds the notoriously adorable trash bandits in urban areas are showing early signs of domestication.

Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare infection known as raccoon roundworm in the South Bay area. No details about the patients were ...

Raccoons aren't supposed to be house pets, right? Right?! TikTok user @itsmamariles has us questioning that now, as she ...