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New study reveals surprising wild animal that could become next popular household pet: 'That's how we eventually got dogs'

Raccoons may be inching closer to joining cats and dogs as people's furry besties — and our overflowing trash cans could be the reason why. According to KARK News, a study from the University of ...
PhillyVoice

Benito, a raccoon rescued by South Philly neighbors during cold spell, is on the mend at a busy wildlife center

Animal intakes spiked at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County this winter. For one mangy critter, recovery is in sight.

Saitama officials at a loss as wild raccoons cause wide damage

SAITAMA--City officials are considering enlisting the public's help in the war against pesky raccoons, which are causing growing damage to crops and home gardens here.
The Daily Dot

Scientists say raccoons are showing early domestication traits. The internet: “sign me up”

Biologists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock analyzed images of urban and rural raccoons and found that city-dwelling raccoons have noticeably shorter snouts, a classic marker of early ...