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 ...

In a new study, scientists discovered that raccoons who live in the city have shorter snouts, suggesting that they're moving ...

In Delaware, it’s generally illegal to own, buy, sell or bring in native wildlife (such as raccoons) unless you have a permit ...

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

Most of us see raccoons as troublemakers that raid bins and disappear before sunrise, so the idea of keeping one at home feels strange. Even so, their behavior in cities is shifting. They’re figuring ...

In at least 32 states, pet raccoons are illegal. That includes Kansas, where one man with a soft spot for the creatures is ...

Yes. Florida is one of 13 states where raccoon ownership as a pet is legal, according to datapandas.org, an organization that ...

A new study finds urban raccoons have snouts 3.56% shorter than rural ones, supporting early domestication traits.

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

The fuzzy yet agile racoons that live in a park near your house or dig through your neighborhood's garbage might seem like a good pet. But are they legal to domesticate in Michigan? The short answer: ...

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