The raccoon (/ rəˈkuːn / or US: / ræˈkuːn / ⓘ, Procyon lotor), sometimes called the North American, northern or common raccoon (also spelled racoon) [3] to distinguish it from other …

4 days ago · In a new study, scientists discovered that raccoons who live in the city have shorter snouts, suggesting that they're moving toward domestication.

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5 days ago · A new study finds urban raccoons have snouts 3.56% shorter than rural ones, supporting early domestication traits.

raccoon, (genus Procyon), any of seven species of nocturnal mammals characterized by bushy ringed tails. The most common and well-known is the North American raccoon (Procyon lotor), …

In this comprehensive compilation of 101 facts about raccoons, we delve into their classification, behavior, reproduction, survival strategies, and more. Discover how these intelligent and …

Jun 10, 2025 · Raccoons are clever, adaptable mammals belonging to the Procyonidae family, with the common raccoon (Procyon lotor) being the most widespread. Recognizable by their …

6 days ago · A new study finds the notoriously adorable trash bandits in urban areas are showing early signs of domestication.

6 days ago · A new study suggests that raccoons living near humans are showing physical changes in line with the earliest stages of domestication, much like the ancestors of dogs and …

4 days ago · A raccoon broke into a liquor store the other day and drank his fill: rum, moonshine, even peanut butter whiskey. Then it passed out on the floor of the bathroom. The raccoon …