Viral videos on social media have made it tempting to own a raccoon, squirrel or other park side wildlife. But is it legal?

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 ...

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If you see an animal in need, you should help them. That doesn't necessarily mean you have to get your hands dirty: if you're scared or unsure of how to help, it's probably best that you don't ...

Ohioans love theirs dogs and cats, but what about Buckeyes who want a pet with a ringed tail, black circles around its eyes and paws that look like hands? While Ohio cracked down on exotic animal ...

Maybe you were up at 2 a.m. and saw YouTube randomly recommend the video of the guy casually feeding an army of cute raccoons, a video that racked up over 43 million views. Or maybe you're a fan of ...