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

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

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

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

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, ...

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 ...

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