With dexterous childlike hands and cheeky “masks,” raccoons are North America’s ubiquitous backyard bandits. The critters are so comfortable in human environments, in fact, that a new study finds that ...

We love to share pictures from FOX 8 viewers of the unique and unusual animals spotted around Northeast Ohio. White, ...

Raccoons are medium-sized mammals that are native to North America and Mexico. These critters have also been introduced to Europe and Japan. They are easily distinguished by their bushy tail and ...

Raccoons are often drawn to backyards in search of food, water, or shelter. Spotting the signs early can help you manage their presence and prevent them from becoming a bigger problem. Securing trash ...

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 ...

A newly published study from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock suggests that North American raccoons may be showing early signs of domestication. Researchers compared urban raccoons with their ...

Ohioans love theirs dogs and cats, but what about Buckeyes who want a pet with a ringed tail, black circles around its eyes and paws that look like hands? While Ohio cracked down on exotic animal ...

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Maybe you were up at 2 a.m. and saw YouTube randomly recommend the video of the guy casually feeding an army of cute raccoons, a video that racked up over 43 million views. Or maybe you're a fan of ...

A Kentucky nurse performed CPR on a baby raccoon that was found unresponsive in a dumpster. The raccoon had become intoxicated after eating fermented peaches discarded by a local distillery. The nurse ...

How to keep raccoons away from your SC home Photo by fr0ggy5 on Unsplash. Raccoons are a familiar sight in the South Carolina Lowcountry. With their distinct paws, bandit-like masks and nocturnal ...