Most of us see raccoons as troublemakers that raid bins and disappear before sunrise, so the idea of keeping one at home feels strange. Even so, their behavior in cities is shifting. They’re figuring ...

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A growing fascination with raccoons on social media — and new scientific research suggesting the animals are becoming physically “cuter” — may be fueling their rise as unconventional household pets, ...

As raccoons in cities like Toronto and Chicago increasingly rely on human trash for sustenance, they are demonstrating heightened problem-solving skills to access dumpsters and bins. This adaptation ...

Here’s what you need to know about owning a raccoon as a pet in Florida, and how some exotic pets in Florida are classified ...

If raccoons are wild animals, why are they so darn cute? If that’s a question you’ve ever asked yourself while looking at a picture of the furry urban dwellers with their beady eyes and tiny paws, you ...