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Suburban raccoons more social yet dominance behavior remains that of a solitary animal

Rooting through the garbage for a late-night snack or stealing food from the cat’s bowl, the suburban raccoon is a nocturnal, intelligent animal. Yet life […]

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Nature photography contest is brimming with swamp raccoons, UFOs

It's that time of year again! The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition is officially underway.



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Are raccoons "Urban anarchists" or "lovable rogues?"

Some would pick a third option: vermin.