Even the stealthiest wild animals leave evidence of their passage through the woods and fields, and one of the most telltale calling cards is the humble turd. Call it scat, droppings, sign, or just ...

What I discovered was that raccoon feces have been known to harbor microscopic eggs from an intestinal parasite commonly known as raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis). These parasites release ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says people should "avoid contact with raccoons and their feces" Two children in California contracted a rare parasite that is commonly spread by ...

It's been a few years since I've spoken at the N. Rose Hill Neighborhood meetings about raccoons in our area. I'm writing you to draw your attention to the fact that there are more and more cases of ...

NEW YORK — A rare disease transmitted through contact with raccoon feces has left a New York City teenager blind in one eye and an infant brain damaged. The city’s Department of Health warns parents ...

Be sure to research local regulation on trapping and relocating as there are often protections against this practice. Raccoons are often pictured as cute, masked critters that snatch scraps from a ...