They were "terrorising", "vicious" and left a village "under siege" - according to some headlines, but what are raccoon dogs really about? Two of the curious creatures found fame after escaping ...

A captured raccoon dog should have been taken to a sanctuary not killed, a wildlife organisation has said. BeastWatch UK said it was "avoidably destroyed" as it could have helped with "access to ...

Some animals have more iconic appearances than others — like poison dart frogs, zebras, and cheetahs. Another member of this infamous family: a raccoon. With a bandit-like black mask around their eyes ...

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Incheon authorities issued a warning after a series of sightings of raccoon dogs in urban parks in Songdo, urging residents ...

Modern fences are often so thoroughly impenetrable, they can slice up already-scarce habitats and restrict wildlife to ...

Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the ...

Chaos unfurled at LaGuardia Airport New York when a raccoon was seen falling through the terminal ceiling before running wild ...

Another raccoon was found to have rabies in Camden County, according to the county's Department of Health and Human Services. A resident in Lindenwold, New Jersey, reported that their dog had ...

The female raccoon was found “no worse for wear” after being caught at about 11pm on Friday in Newchurch, having escaped from ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A dog and cat were exposed to a rabid raccoon in one Charleston County neighborhood. The South Carolina Department of Public Health said the raccoon was found ...