A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Richmond, according to the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD).

More than five years on, studies suggest the animal is the most likely culprit, but other candidates haven't been ruled out.

"But I wasn’t sure if they were sick." The discovery of rabies in six raccoons and two feral cats in Nassau County last summer raised awareness and concerns about the dangers of contact with ...

Aaron Wallace's raccoon rescue story highlights a clash between compassion and conservation laws. Despite raising Springtrap ...

With their mischievous little hands and masked faces, raccoons are quite fascinating mammals to some. Perhaps you’ve wondered ...

The risk of bird flu to the public remains low, and no poultry were sold at the Union County market that may have been ...

According to Zarlenga, in rare cases, special permits can be granted to wildlife rehabilitators for holding raccoons or other animals with the intent to treat and release injured and sick animals.