Raccoons aren't supposed to be house pets, right? Right?! TikTok user @itsmamariles has us questioning that now, as she ...

A new study finds the notoriously adorable trash bandits in urban areas are showing early signs of domestication.

Pet Raccoon Gets the Zoomies When Mom Tells Her It’s Bath Time originally appeared on PetHelpful. We've seen lots of animals get the zoomies, and it's always a joy to see. But there's one animal that ...

One recent study found that raccoons living in urban areas are physically changing as a result of their life around humans, an early step in domestication, Scientific American reports. Start the day ...

Raccoons are an established part of suburban wildlife. They can live in a sewer drain, have no natural predators and get nightly handouts via outdoor pet food bowls and bird feeders. I get many ...

My friend’s father loves to tell stories about how his family had pet raccoons when he was growing up. It wasn’t until he produced photographic evidence that I actually believed him. Images of my ...

Raccoons are fascinating creatures that are not meant to be pets. Their playful antics and curious nature can be captivating, but beneath their charming exterior lies a host of challenges and risks ...

In a new study, scientists discovered that raccoons who live in the city have shorter snouts, suggesting that they're moving ...

The fuzzy yet agile racoons that live in a park near your house or dig through your neighborhood's garbage might seem like a good pet. But are they legal to domesticate in Michigan? The short answer: ...