Doctors say that if left untreated, raccoon roundworm can cause severe health complications, including brain damage and death.

Raccoons are appearing more frequently in our surroundings–and with them, many questions. What does this actually mean for us? Do the animals transmit dangerous diseases? PETBOOK explains how ...

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 ...

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 ...

That midnight rustling in the trash… the toppled bins… or the chicken coop mysteriously raided. Raccoons are clever, ...

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 ...