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

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In the University of Arkansas study, researchers looked at almost 20,000 images of raccoons across the United States. They ...

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

Raccoons have easy access to food in the form of human trash. It could be jump-starting physical and behavioral changes in the masked bandits, new research suggests.

A new study finds urban raccoons have snouts 3.56% shorter than rural ones, supporting early domestication traits.

That resourceful "trash panda" digging through your garbage may be more than just a nuisance—it could be a living example of ...

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 ...

If you have ever wanted a pet raccoon, your time might be coming sooner than you might think. New research out of the University of Arkansas showed that the adorable little trash pandas are definitely ...

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 ...