The research was based on something called the Neural Crest Domestication Syndrome (NCDS) hypothesis, which describes traits ...

While an animal control expert is your best and safest bet to get a raccoon out of the house, a few simple sensory deterrents ...

Not funny-ha-ha, more funny because it's a little uncomfortable. A raccoon eating Cheetos should not feel this accurate, and ...

Orange County Animal Services has reported a positive rabies test on a raccoon which was taken in for testing last week.

Dogs are man's best friend. And it's no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated - evolved and adapted to live alongside humans - for ...

Raccoons aren't supposed to be house pets, right? Right?! TikTok user @itsmamariles has us questioning that now, as she recently posted a 79-second TikTok featuring her pet raccoon that really seems ...

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 ...

Want to get an exotic pet or give one as a Christmas gift? Know what creatures Mississippi state law defines as wild or ...

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 ...

In at least 32 states, pet raccoons are illegal. That includes Kansas, where one man with a soft spot for the creatures is hoping to change that. Dave Malkoff reports.

Lone Star Police urge pet vaccinations after three sick raccoons found near the city lake, highlighting potential rabies risk to local animals and residents.

Maybe you’ve been scrolling YouTube at 2 a.m. when a video pops up of a guy casually feeding an army of adorable raccoons – a clip that’s racked up more than 43 million views. Or maybe you're a fan of ...