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 ...

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 ...