Beyond the debate about pet raccoons, the domestication of wild animals leads to more human-wildlife encounters. Although ...

Increasing urbanization has crowded out many wild animals. But raccoons appear to be thriving, living in cities across the country and even expanding their historical range. To investigate what ...

Officials announced that they took a raccoon out of a pizza restaurant in Derby last month, and that the raccoon was being ...

Some animals have more iconic appearances than others — like poison dart frogs, zebras, and cheetahs. Another member of this infamous family: a raccoon. With a bandit-like black mask around their eyes ...

BOWIE, Md. — After a raccoon was caught and euthanized Sunday, the Bowie Police Department was asking anyone who came into contact with the animal to visit a medical center and get tested for rabies.

WELLESLEY - Every day is different for Wellesley Animal Control Officer Jenny Smith. And especially right now, her days are busy. Between the number of dogs in the town's dog parks and wildlife in ...

MARCY, N.Y. -- A raccoon in Marcy has tested positive for rabies. According to the Oneida County Health Department, the ...

Last week, a racoon in Pooler tested positive for rabies, according to a press release from the Coastal Health District of ...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Health officials are warning College Park residents after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. According to the Prince George's County Health Department, the rabid animal was ...