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

They’re ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds on ...

Scientists working for government breed biological control agents in lab to take on species choking native wildlife ...

A dangerous raccoon roundworm is spreading across Europe, causing severe brain damage and blindness in rare human cases. Is India at risk too?

Raccoons in a large city park avoid busy roads, showing how traffic shapes animal movement and quietly divides urban wildlife spaces.

“I think he’s living his best life — and why not?," Animal Protection Officer Samantha Martin joked Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

Florida is one of 13 states that allow individuals to own raccoons for personal use To own a raccoon as a pet in Florida, you must get a Class III wildlife permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

A drunken raccoon has inspired merchandise that is helping raise money for a Virginia animal shelter. The Hanover County Animal Protection & Shelter in Hanover, Virginia had raised more than $156,000 ...

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — After a furry “suspect” made national headlines for getting drunk and ransacking a Hanover County ABC store last weekend, Virginia ABC is continuing that momentum by ...

In a “Weekend Update” that featured jokes about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a sunburned vacationer played by cast member Ben Marshall and how Netflix will jack up its prices to $50 million in ...

Few other breeds can match the majesty and mystique of the Maine Coon cat. With its lush, thick fur, large size, and distinctive tufted ears and bushy tail, the Maine Coon is one of the most instantly ...