The insurance company may ask ‘Did you know about the raccoon,’ and try to deny the loss under a ‘known issue’ exclusion,’ ...

Researchers compared thousands of images of raccoons from iNaturalist, a website where users post images of flora and fauna, based on location. They found that raccoons photographed in urban areas in ...

“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 ...

Want to see more of NewsNation? Get 24/7 fact-based news coverage with the NewsNation app or add NewsNation as a preferred source on Google! HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – The now-infamous raccoon who ...

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 ...

A new study led by researchers from Saint Louis University, the Saint Louis Zoo, and partner organizations recently set out to understand how raccoons use space in one of the nation's largest urban ...

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 ...

As far as hangovers go, it’s about the best you could hope for: The Hanover County Animal Protection & Shelter in Virginia has raised $170,560 in just 72 hours by selling over 15,000 pieces of ...

Sarah Sherman dressed up as the viral drunk raccoon who broke into a Virginia liquor store in a “Saturday Night Live” skit. “Here to explain their actions is that drunk raccoon,” comedian Colin Jost ...

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A furry “suspect” that ransacked a Virginia ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority) store before passing out in a bathroom after becoming “intoxicated” has inspired ...

This year’s top Christmas commercials emphasize realism and relatable themes, moving away from fantasy to reflect real-life experiences and emotions. Major brands like Amazon, LEGO, Apple, and John ...

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 ...