Raccoons earned their place as the state wild animal of Tennessee by supporting the state economy and thriving in changing ...

The Walworth County Sheriff's Office says a raccoon fell from the restaurant ceiling. A guest was bitten while trying to ...

No. The common North American raccoon (P. lotor) is a nocturnal mammal belonging to the family Procyonidae. They’re distinguishable by their bushy ringtail and furry black markings around their eyes ...

Learn how motion sensors and GPS tracking uncovered how raccoons weigh risk against reward.

People often mistake raccoons' clever behavior and expressive faces for signs of friendliness. Videos of them rummaging through drawers or getting hand-fed snacks make it easy to forget they’re wild ...

Raccoons eat a variety of foods. Because they are omnivores, these masked bandits have thrived in both their natural habitats and in increasingly urbanized areas. Unlike other animals, whether wild or ...

The intoxicated raccoon that went viral and inspired merchandise is likely a repeat offender that broke into multiple buildings in a Virginia county, including a karate studio, according to a local ...