Research Shows Raccoons Are Definitely Trying to Domesticate Themselves—Here's What We Know

In the University of Arkansas study, researchers looked at almost 20,000 images of raccoons across the United States. They ...

Scientists say raccoons are showing early domestication traits. The internet: “sign me up”

Biologists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock analyzed images of urban and rural raccoons and found that ...
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A Study Shows Raccoons Are Actually Evolving to Be Cuter–Here's Why

In the University of Arkansas study, researchers looked at almost 20,000 images of raccoons across the United States. They ...
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New Study Suggests That Raccoons Will Be The Next Animal To Be Domesticated

Getty image This new study has animal lovers in a tizzy. According to this study, raccoons are beginning to show signs of the ...
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Raccoons Are Showing Early Signs of Domestication

City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals ...

Apparently, Raccoons Are Getting Smarter and Might Become Our New Pets

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.

17 Reasons Pet Raccoons Are a Terrible Idea

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 ...
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Aggressive raccoon caught after infecting person and dog in N.J. with rabies

An aggressive raccoon that attacked a dog and a person in two separate incidents in Collingswood last week has tested positive for rabies, according to Camden County Health Department. A Collingswood ...