We've all seen them in our yard or rummaging through our trash, but have you ever thought about keeping a raccoon as a pet?

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 ...

Biologists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock analyzed images of urban and rural raccoons and found that ...

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

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

Discover how urban raccoons are evolving shorter snouts and pet like traits to survive in cities, driven by easy trash access. Latest 2025 study reveals surprising domestication signs in North ...

Across the United States, raccoons are slipping out of the shadows of the trash can and into living rooms, Instagram feeds ...

The feeding of animals in public areas of Victoria has grown, leading to animal deaths and potential of diseases to household ...

This article explores why raccoons aren’t just trouble-makers—they’re clever and resourceful, with amazing problem-solving ...

After evaluating nearly 20,000 photos, researchers found that urban raccoons are adapting physically and behaviorally to ...

Nashua health officials earlier this week issued a rabies warning after a raccoon captured in the Westgate Village ...

Raccoons are undeniably adorable, with their bandit-like masks and those clever little hands that seem almost human. It’s no ...