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Even if you think raccoons are cute, feeding them is not

Even if you think raccoons are cute, feeding them is not

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How raccoons became the ultimate urban survivors

How raccoons became the ultimate urban survivors

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How our actions are making raccoons smarter

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Wild animals are adapting to city life in surprising ways

Wild animals are adapting to city life in surprising ways

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Magazine Extras!

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Inside the massive effort to tackle one of America’s greatest rabies threats

Inside the massive effort to tackle one of America’s greatest rabies threats

Inside the massive effort to tackle one of America’s greatest rabies threats

Raccoons are spreading across Earth—and climate change could help

Raccoons are spreading across Earth—and climate change could help

Raccoons are spreading across Earth—and climate change could help

Can Animals Be Too Smart for Their Own Good?

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Can Animals Be Too Smart for Their Own Good?

Can Animals Be Too Smart for Their Own Good?

5 Surprising Raccoon Superpowers

5 Surprising Raccoon Superpowers

5 Surprising Raccoon Superpowers

Raccoons Pass Famous Intelligence Test—By Upending It

Weird Animal Question of the Week

Raccoons Pass Famous Intelligence Test—By Upending It

Raccoons Pass Famous Intelligence Test—By Upending It

Raccoon Gives Birth in the Backseat of a Camaro

Raccoon Gives Birth in the Backseat of a Camaro

Raccoon Gives Birth in the Backseat of a Camaro

Why These Adorable Baby Raccoons 'Adopted' a Fisherman

Why These Adorable Baby Raccoons 'Adopted' a Fisherman

Why These Adorable Baby Raccoons 'Adopted' a Fisherman

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