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Scientists discovered raccoons dunk food to activate sensitive paw receptors, helping them decide what to eat rather than ...

Researchers compared thousands of images of raccoons from iNaturalist, a website where users post images of flora and fauna, based on location. They found that raccoons photographed in urban areas in ...

As we approach winter — and all the illnesses that come with this time of year — many Americans are looking for proactive measures to protect their health. Between loading up on citrus fruits and ...

A new study led by researchers from Saint Louis University, the Saint Louis Zoo, and partner organizations recently set out to understand how raccoons use space in one of the nation's largest urban ...

In a “Weekend Update” that featured jokes about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a sunburned vacationer played by cast member Ben Marshall and how Netflix will jack up its prices to $50 million in ...

Most alcohol-related raccoon crimes stem from feelings of economic desperation, so it’s likely that rising grocery and electricity prices, combined with the cost-raising impact of Trump’s tariffs, led ...

That resourceful "trash panda" digging through your garbage may be more than just a nuisance—it could be a living example of evolution in progress. A new study suggests that raccoons living near ...