Urban raccoons are developing shorter snouts, revealing how city life is subtly reshaping wildlife anatomy and behavior.

People often mistake raccoons' clever behavior and expressive faces for signs of friendliness. Videos of them rummaging ...

The city of Burnsville issued a warning Tuesday about an increase in raccoons that are “behaving oddly,” apparently the result of disease. Some raccoons were seen displaying “abnormal raccoon behavior ...

Protecting your yard from raccoons is a lot like childproofing a home: Look at it from their angle and cover all your bases, ...

Wildlife encounters are not uncommon, but in North Bergen, New Jersey, a surge in aggressive raccoon incidents had local officials urging residents to be extra cautious. North Bergen officials issued ...

Raccoons in a large city park avoid busy roads, showing how traffic shapes animal movement and quietly divides urban wildlife spaces.

My friend’s father loves to tell stories about how his family had pet raccoons when he was growing up. It wasn’t until he ...

It’s like taking candy from a baby. Or leftover Chinese food from a garbage can; whatever metaphor works for you. Just play it cool. Don’t pick any fights and don’t make a lot of noise. If you really ...

A new study led by researchers from Saint Louis University, the Saint Louis Zoo, and partner organizations recently set out ...

What is a group of raccoons called? Discover the official collective noun and new 2025 facts about raccoon groups.

Tarrytown, NY — Westchester County Department of Health has issued a rabies alert after a raccoon tested positive for rabies in Tarrytown. The raccoon, was reported near John Paulding School at 154 ...