No. The common North American raccoon (P. lotor) is a nocturnal mammal belonging to the family Procyonidae. They’re ...

Across the United States, raccoons are slipping out of the shadows of the trash can and into living rooms, Instagram feeds and even pet carrier backpacks. What was once a quintessential backyard ...

Raccoons aren't supposed to be house pets, right? Right?! TikTok user @itsmamariles has us questioning that now, as she recently posted a 79-second TikTok featuring her pet raccoon that really seems ...

A growing fascination with raccoons on social media — and new scientific research suggesting the animals are becoming physically “cuter” — may be fueling their rise as unconventional household pets, ...

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 feeders. I get many ...

The fuzzy yet agile racoons that live in a park near your house or dig through your neighborhood's garbage might seem like a good pet. But are they legal to domesticate in Michigan? The short answer: ...

Florida is one of 13 states that allow individuals to own raccoons for personal use To own a raccoon as a pet in Florida, you must get a Class III wildlife permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Chunky Raccoon Doing Parkour in the House Is So Perfect originally appeared on PetHelpful. Looks like someone drank a little too much coffee this morning. The internet was cracking up over a video of ...