Nov. 4 (UPI) --A couple taking a sunrise walk along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean in South Carolina ended up using a traffic cone to rescue a raccoon struggling to swim. Will DeLeo and Elizabeth ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

A plump raccoon found itself in a tight situation — literally — after trying to squeeze through a ceiling and getting stuck halfway. John Pineda of Forest City Wildlife Control in London, Ontario, was ...

It is illegal to own a raccoon as a pet in the state of Kentucky without a specific permit. Raccoons are considered dangerous to humans as they can carry diseases like rabies and roundworm. A captive ...

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DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The second case of rabies in Houston County in 2025 has been confirmed. Houston County Health Department officials say a raccoon found on Hodgesville Road on September 30 tested ...

A raccoon in Ellenwood’s Lincolndale Court area tested positive for rabies, county officials confirmed. Health officials urge residents to keep pets vaccinated and avoid leaving food or trash outdoors ...

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are urging residents to report any sick animals and ensure their pets are vaccinated after a raccoon in Forsyth County tested positive for rabies. The rabid raccoon ...