But what is it really like to own a raccoon as a pet, is it legal, and most importantly, is it ethical for the animal? Before we talk about pet ownership, let’s take a look at raccoons’ natural ...

Learn why raccoons are seen during the day on Long Island and the difference between rabies and canine distemper in wildlife.

Sometimes called the civet cat, the palm civet is a small, furry, wide-eyed mammal with a face a bit like a raccoon. In 2003, scientists identified palm civets as the animal that was most likely ...