It often starts quietly – a faint sound in the attic, strange scratching behind a wall, or small droppings near the pantry.

A new study has shown that Raccoons are showing early signs of domestication. The University of Arkansas found that urban raccoons have smaller snouts, a sign of domestication syndrome.

Hanover County Animal Protection Officer Samantha Martin said the now viral drunk raccoon is also suspected of breaking into a DMV, karate studio.

The now-infamous raccoon who got drunk after breaking into a Virginia ABC store in Hanover County is apparently a serial ...

A furry “suspect” that ransacked a Virginia ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority) store before passing out in a bathroom ...

Raccoons are appearing more frequently in our surroundings–and with them, many questions. What does this actually mean for us ...

Pest control is an unfortunate reality for most homeowners, but these DIY tricks and hacks can prevent it from costing an arm ...

That resourceful "trash panda" digging through your garbage may be more than just a nuisance—it could be a living example of evolution in progress.

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Homeowners across western Washington are finding their lawns torn apart by an unlikely partnership: crows and raccoons simultaneously working to dig up invasive beetle grubs.

The clever, adaptable urban raccoon may be evolving a shorter snout — a key physical trait of pets and other domesticated animals. The new finding describes what a biologist says could be the first ...

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, ...