Sarah Benson-Amram wants to map raccoon social networks to see if the critters learn from each other like humans and other wild animals she’s studied, including hyenas. Researchers think social ...

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 may be adorable, but living alongside them takes understanding, patience, and the right approach. From rare albino sightings to surprise backyard encounters, knowing when to step in—and when ...

Two clever, adaptable species like raccoons and humans ought to be able to find a way to coexist. Maybe the raccoons have already done it. A recent study that tagged and monitored wild raccoons in ...

However, a biologist's viral explainer is a reminder that the same traits that make young raccoons seem so adorable also make them nearly impossible to domesticate. In a widely shared Reddit post, a ...