Wildlife experts say the local raccoon population is changing as members of the ‘trash pandas’ show signs of becoming more ...

Raccoons living in America’s cities may be showing early indications of what scientists call “domestication syndrome.” ...

City-dwelling raccoons are physically changing as they adapt to human environments. They are, however, still wild animals.

The days of trash-talking raccoons may be coming to an end. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology found that city-dwelling raccoons are showing early signs of domestication — and ...

Like raccoons, wild foxes can't be kept as pets in Tennessee. Foxes can be purchased from a legal captive breeding source and ...

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 undeniably adorable, with their bandit-like masks and those clever little hands that seem almost human. It’s no wonder some people look at them and think, "Wouldn’t that make an amazing ...

Dogs showed up between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago, attracted by the smell of cookfires and food scraps. When we started doing agriculture and started storing lots of grain, that attracted rodents, ...

Yes. Florida is one of 13 states where raccoon ownership as a pet is legal, according to datapandas.org, an organization that ...