Raccoons have long held the role of adorable bandits in the animal kingdom, and it’s not just because their black “mask” is the right costume for it. They are remarkably adept at sneaking into trash ...

Raccoons are curious, clever, and occasionally caught red-handed in your trash bin. These masked bandits have quite the reputation, but not all of it is deserved. As a matter of fact, raccoons have ...

Raccoons have a reputation problem. Knock over one trash can, steal a few ears of corn, and suddenly they're public enemy number one. But written off too quickly, these masked mammals are doing more ...

A new study from the St. Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine sheds light on the lives of 10 racoons in Forest Park, including a particularly adventurous forager named “Frankie.” Raccoons ...

Raccoons eat a variety of foods. Because they are omnivores, these masked bandits have thrived in both their natural habitats and in increasingly urbanized areas. Unlike other animals, whether wild or ...

Increasing urbanization has crowded out many wild animals. But raccoons appear to be thriving, living in cities across the country and even expanding their historical range. To investigate what ...

Ever woken up to find that a crafty raccoon has overturned your garbage bin and spread the discarded contents of your life across the street? Raccoons — sometimes referred to as “trash pandas” — are ...

For the past six years, we've lived in North Little Rock, on an ambiguous line between suburb and woods. This is by design. We like the river trail. Karen likes to ride her bike. We both enjoy the ...