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 ...

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: ...

Oklahoma is full of raccoons. Whether they're hiding in a brush pile or combing through your garbage, these little critters are one of the most intelligent wild animals you can find in Oklahoma. But ...

Can you own a racoon in Arizona? What about hedgehogs, fennec foxes, capybara and more. Here's what to know about owning ...

Yes. Florida is one of 13 states where raccoon ownership as a pet is legal, according to datapandas.org, an organization that ...

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 ...

Raccoons are showing early signs of domestication. CBC Kids News contributor Manny explains why researchers are studying the ...

Most of us see raccoons as troublemakers that raid bins and disappear before sunrise, so the idea of keeping one at home feels strange. Even so, their behavior in cities is shifting. They’re figuring ...