Raccoons have easy access to food in the form of human trash. It could be jump-starting physical and behavioral changes in ...

Scientists are observing a potential trend in which raccoons in urban areas are beginning to domesticate themselves.

Bub, the famous raccoon, at top with tongue out, and other young raccoons, at the Leyden Wildlife Rehab Center. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential ...

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In a viral video of the incident, the confused raccoon dangles from a wire after falling from the ceiling Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...