Seoul has issued a wild raccoon dog alert as sightings of the animals increase across the city, raising concerns about the spread of zoonotic diseases.

Have you ever come across a video and wondered, how did they get that animal to do that?! That was my first thought when I saw this video of a raccoon and his best dog friend paddleboarding. I ...

Many tales from Japanese folklore often feature a fascinating character called the tanuki. Depending on the story, this creature might be mistaken for a badger, a fox, or even something akin to a ...

A search is under way for an "unpredictable" raccoon dog which is on the loose in north Wales. The animal was last spotted south-east of Llyn Tegid, Gwynedd on 29 January, Natural Resources Wales ...

Science Dinosaurs Bones of a raccoon-sized prehistoric lizard sat in a jar for 20 years The formidable lizard is named for Tolkien’s goblin prince, Bolg. Laura Baisas Jun 17, 2025 7:05 PM EDT ...

An examination of the human skull found earlier this week in east Birmingham showed the victim had been shot, police announced Thursday.

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - A Bankers Hill dog owner is recounting a scary encounter with a raccoon that left her dog and her with bites. Eight days later, reminders linger on Jessica Chranowski's hand ...

Viral host One of the reasons raccoon dogs were suggested as a prime candidate early on is because they were probably involved in passing another, related, virus to people.

Chesapeake Rabid raccoon encounters dog in Chesapeake The Virginia Department of Health is urging pet vaccination after a rabid raccoon was found in Chesapeake.

With genetic samples from the infamous Wuhan market, a new study makes the case that raccoon dogs are likely the animal that infected humans. Proponents of the lab leak theory are dubious.

A raccoon killed by a dog in Gastonia has tested positive for rabies, marking the third confirmed rabies case in Gaston County this year, police said.