Raccoons are undeniably adorable, with their bandit-like masks and those clever little hands that seem almost human. It’s no ...

Raccoons are capable of making all sorts of noises. These masked bandits can squeal, churr, bark, and the list goes on! Some of their sounds are tonal, like their famous nightly whistle. While other ...

Urban raccoons are developing significantly shorter snouts than their rural cousins. This suggests that raccoons are entering ...

As raccoons in cities like Toronto and Chicago increasingly rely on human trash for sustenance, they are demonstrating ...

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 ...

Raccoons have great looks — masks, bright eyes, striped Davy Crockett tails. Their closest cousins are bears and weasels. But they’re neither cumbersome or slinky. They waddle. In Connecticut, and in ...