Raccoons might look cute and harmless, but they can cause havoc in your yard. And if you suspect any activity, these uninvited guests are on the hunt for one thing — food. This ranges from fruit or ...

A Georgia man trying to help a raccoon may have contracted rabies after the animal bit him during a long car ride to an ...

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. (WSPA) — As temperatures cool down across the Southeast, unexpected guests may find their way onto your porch. That was the case for a Stephens County resident on Sunday night.

The man refused to provide his real name and gave the hospital a fake phone number, delaying contact tracing, according to ...

Protecting your yard from raccoons is a lot like childproofing a home: Look at it from their angle and cover all your bases, ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) — A well-known raccoon in South Florida will undergo surgery after he faced a health scare. Louie the Raccoon’s owner announced on Instagram that the raccoon had not been ...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WABC) -- A raccoon recently found in Bensonhurst tested positive for rabies. The raccoon, found on the 7800 block of 16th Avenue in Brooklyn, may have infected feral cats and kittens ...

Raccoons are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps. Unlike some wildlife species, raccoons (Procyon lotor) thrive even in ...

Six rabid raccoons have been identified across the city, including one in the Bronx, officials say. City health officials are urging New Yorkers to vaccinate their pets for rabies, and to stay away ...

Be sure to research local regulation on trapping and relocating as there are often protections against this practice. Raccoons are often pictured as cute, masked critters that snatch scraps from a ...

Raccoons are fascinating creatures that are not meant to be pets. Their playful antics and curious nature can be captivating, but beneath their charming exterior lies a host of challenges and risks ...