People often mistake raccoons' clever behavior and expressive faces for signs of friendliness. Videos of them rummaging ...

Raccoons have long held the role of adorable bandits in the animal kingdom, and it’s not just because their black “mask” is the right costume for it. They are remarkably adept at sneaking into trash ...

Raccoons are undeniably adorable, with their bandit-like masks and those clever little hands that seem almost human. It’s no wonder some people look at them and think, "Wouldn’t that make an amazing ...

With the possible exception of a certain overly aggressive red squirrel who tried to bite off a couple of my fingers at the elbow, the meanest animal I ever worked with was a small, but surprisingly ...

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

MONTEREY — Just before Thanksgiving, Sharon Foster was gathering things out of her car when she heard a bark. She had set her 4-pound Maltipoo, Cissy, on the ground just moments before and now saw ...

Raccoons are found everywhere in this country, from deep forests to crowded cities. Samuel Zeveloff, author of “Raccoons: A Natural History,” wrote, “The raccoon is successful largely because it is a ...

Download this free printable raccoon pumpkin stencil! Perfect for Halloween carving, easy to use, and a fun way to make your pumpkin with an animal design. Don’t miss out on my other printable pumpkin ...

Protecting your yard from raccoons is a lot like childproofing a home: Look at it from their angle and cover all your bases, ...