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 ...

Patricia Wyer has seen many animals come and go at her wildlife rescue center near Cheyenne, but her most heartwarming tale ...

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Massachusetts animal rights advocates are sounding the alarm after a local police department in Worcester County euthanized a ...

In a Lowcountry home, wildlife in need, from raccoons to beavers, find welcome and care. Samantha MacDougal is the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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