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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Raccoons are evolving to be as cute and cuddly as pets — and they want inside your homes

The days of trash-talking raccoons may be coming to an end. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology found ...

A rabid raccoon just came face-to-face with family dogs in this N.J. town

The dogs were playing in their backyard in the area of Old Farmers Road and Youngman Drive on Wednesday when they spotted the ...

ECOVIEWS: Are raccoons smarter than cats and dogs?

Raccoons are an established part of suburban wildlife. They can live in a sewer drain, have no natural predators and get nightly handouts via outdoor pet food bowls and bird ...
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Raccoon killed by dog in New Jersey park tests positive for rabies: Officials

A raccoon that was killed by a dog in a New Jersey park has tested positive for rabies, according to officials. The Burlington County Health Department shared in a new release that on Tuesday, Aug. 12 ...