That midnight rustling in the trash… the toppled bins… or the chicken coop mysteriously raided. Raccoons are clever, adaptable, and often unwelcome. These masked bandits may look cute, but they carry ...

Veterinarians in California are warning the public about the dangers of raccoon roundworm after treating an infected dog. Doctors say if left untreated, the parasite can cause severe health ...

Humans have devised many ways to keep raccoons at bay: trash cans with tension straps, securely closed food boxes, or clever animal deterrent systems. To us, these seem like efficient tricks; to ...

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 ...