Raccoons have easy access to food in the form of human trash. It could be jump-starting physical and behavioral changes in the masked bandits, new research suggests.

Raccoons are fascinating creatures that are not meant to be pets. Their playful antics and curious nature can be captivating, but beneath their charming exterior lies a host of challenges and risks ...

A growing fascination with raccoons on social media — and new scientific research suggesting the animals are becoming ...

Across the United States, raccoons are slipping out of the shadows of the trash can and into living rooms, Instagram feeds ...

Scientists are observing a potential trend in which raccoons in urban areas are beginning to domesticate themselves.

A new study says our favorite “trash pandas” are actually evolving the closer they live to us.