The days of trash-talking raccoons may be coming to an end. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology found ...

A new study shows that raccoons are physically changing to become more domestic as they continue to live near humans.

Raccoons may be inching closer to becoming America's next pet. Affectionately referred to as trash pandas, the masked mammals ...

A new study has found that the snouts of urban raccoons are getting smaller indicating they may be domesticating the same way ...

City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals ...

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

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

This article explores why raccoons aren’t just trouble-makers—they’re clever and resourceful, with amazing problem-solving ...

A study based on nearly 20,000 photos found that urban raccoons have shorter snouts than their rural counterparts — a shift ...

Raccoons are developing pet-like features, with Scientific American citing a peer-reviewed study that found urban raccoons have shorter snouts than rural ones — an early hallmark of domestication. The ...

Raccoons across US cities are showing physical signs of domestication. SF's masked bandits may be following the same ...

Raccoons are an established part of suburban wildlife. They can live in a sewer drain, have no natural predators and get nightly handouts via outdoor pet food bowls and bird ...