The tanuki, also known as the raccoon dog, is a small wild canine native to East Asia. Despite its raccoon-like appearance, genetic studies place it firmly within the dog family. One of its most ...

Raccoons keep solving puzzles even after finding food. Curiosity drives learning and may explain why raccoons adapt so well ...

They raid compost bins, outsmart latches and sometimes look gleeful doing it. A new study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious.

For a raccoon, breaking into your garbage might be just as satisfying as cracking a crossword puzzle or a Sudoku is for you, according to new research. These meddlesome “trash pandas” have dexterous ...

A lot of dangerous wildlife does not look dangerous at first. It looks slow, familiar, small, awkward, or even... The post The animals that look harmless until they feel cornered appeared first on The ...

The gold medal-winning figure skater came to the Milano Cortina winter games with a distinctive "raccoon" hairstyle — alternating rings of dark and light hair. Now, fans are following her lead.

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

Researchers exploring Uganda’s Kibale National Park have discovered seven new species of frog-like leafhoppers. The tiny ...

Bald eagles roost in a tree against dark clouds in Alaska. Bald eagle roosts are crucial for survival, providing communal warmth, energy conservation, and protection from harsh we ...