City-dwelling raccoons are physically changing as they adapt to human environments. They are, however, still wild animals.

Wildlife experts say the local raccoon population is changing as members of the ‘trash pandas’ show signs of becoming more ...

Raccoons living in America’s cities may be showing early indications of what scientists call “domestication syndrome.” ...

There are few things more joyful, if occasionally nerve-wracking, than having a pet in your home. And plenty of people agree.

Evolutionary biologist Pamela Yeh and animal domestication expert Raffaela Lesch join Host Flora Lichtman to discuss how ...

The Glynn County Health Department said that a rabid raccoon was recently found on Jekyll Island, and are alerting residents ...

ELLABELL, Ga. (WTOC) - A raccoon in Ellabell in north Bryan County has tested positive for rabies. The Bryan County Health ...

As residential footprints expand and natural habitats shrink, wildlife is being forced to adapt to environments dominated by humans. Deforestation, construction, and rising global temperatures are ...

Yes. Florida is one of 13 states where raccoon ownership as a pet is legal, according to datapandas.org, an organization that ...

The raccoon was found on Jekyll Island on Jan. 16 and displayed neurological and physical symptoms before testing positive, ...