The days of trash-talking raccoons may be coming to an end. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology found that city-dwelling raccoons are showing early signs of domestication — and becoming increasingly adorable to humans. “I wanted to know if living in a city environment would kickstart domestication processes in animals that … Read more
This dumpster-diving raccoon got trashed. When Kentucky nurse Misty Combs headed into work at Letcher County Health Department in Whitesburg, she didn’t expect one of her patients that day to be a wild animal. “I’ve had some pretty crazy days on the job, but nothing like this,” Combs told local news outlet Lex18. Combs and … Read more
Good news and bad news for residents of Spokane, Washington: While there have been no reports of “angry raccoons” threatening the public, the city does, however, seem to have a prankster on its hands. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, drivers on Northwest Boulevard in Spokane were greeted with a most unusual message on a construction sign. Instead of … Read more