Scientists say raccoons are showing early domestication traits. The internet: “sign me up”

Biologists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock analyzed images of urban and rural raccoons and found that ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Long and Fascinating History of Raccoons in North American Culture, From Symbols to Pets to Dinner

In the relationship between humans and raccoons, the black-masked mammals have played many roles Samuel I. Zeveloff The raccoon has long held our fascination, admiration, and even our disdain. Perhaps ...
KRQE Blogs

What should New Mexicans do if they come across a raccoon?

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans say they are seeing more raccoons inside and outside their homes, but before you try to trap them, you should ask yourself, what exactly do raccoons do for our ...
New York Post

Risky raccoon leaps for life into Reno floodwaters in fur-raising footage: ‘Don’t let it die!’

That’s one courageous critter. A Reno raccoon is lucky to be alive after taking matters into its own paws to escape Nevada floodwaters — with footage capturing the baby beast leaping into a raging ...
People

Baby Raccoon Too Little to Be on Its Own, Rescued After Being Found Sad, Drenched, and Alone

Amid a busy "baby season," Belchertown Animal Control helped the confused raccoon and another baby critter on the same day Belchertown Animal Control A baby raccoon and a baby groundhog were rescued ...