Spatial dynamics and frequency of interaction between mating individuals are difficult to observe in the wild, and linking behavioral and genetic mating systems is particularly challenging for ...

Raccoon mating season has begun. Homeowners in areas populated by these masked bandits may want to give their properties the once-over to make sure there aren’t any holes or entrances into attics or ...

These raccoons are having a faceoff high up in a tree. Raccoon mating season begins in mid-January and extends through February in Southeast Missouri. If you go hiking in the woods on a warm winter ...

Observing mating behaviors in wild populations is difficult because of the relative infrequency of copulations, nocturnal habits of many species, and possible observer effects on behavior. However, ...

I know I have raccoons in my neighborhood, but I have never seen one in my backyard. My trail camera has caught them ambling through the woods at night (they are nocturnal). My neighbor has some ...

DEAR JOAN: Around 6:20 a.m. the other day I saw a raccoon go under our deck with something in her mouth. Related Articles A dolphin in the Napa River? Not quite — here’s what people spotted Why does ...