Raccoons are appearing more frequently in our surroundings–and with them, many questions. What does this actually mean for us? Do the animals transmit dangerous diseases? PETBOOK explains how ...

Raccoons are curious, clever, and occasionally caught red-handed in your trash bin. These masked bandits have quite the reputation, but not all of it is deserved. As a matter of fact, raccoons have ...

Raccoons that live in cities near humans are showing physical changes that are similar to the domestication of cats and dogs, researchers said. Photo by Edwin Butter/Adobe Stock/HealthDay News That ...

Researchers hypothesize that easy access to human trash is the main driver causing less aggressive features in raccoons SUNDAY, Nov. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — That resourceful “trash panda” digging ...

GCSPD has received four calls in the last two weeks for raccoons with distemper, a contagious virus that can be dangerous for unvaccinated dogs.