Saturday Night Live” tackled the controversy over Peanut the squirrel’s death during "Weekend Update" on Nov. 16.

It’s actually part of the raccoon family, but not all have a ringed tail. Coati tails are thinner and less furry than their raccoon cousins as well. The coati has an upturned snout that the ...

From the genus nasua comes the white-nosed coati, or the coatimundis. It’s actually part of the raccoon family, but not all have a ringed tail. Coati tails are thinner and less furry than their ...

They also use their tails to communicate with other squirrels and warn of danger. Additionally, mother squirrels use the fur from their tails to line their nests during baby season. The well-known ...

A raccoon on Friday got into a big-box store in Montgomery County, Maryland, apparently without being invited, prompting a temporary evacuation, according to a store spokesman. No injuries were ...

You can help confirm this entry by contributing facts, media, and other evidence of notability and mutation. Evil Plotting Raccoon is an advice animal image macro of a raccoon grimacing with its paws ...

1960s: The first Brer Fox costume wore white gloves and a plastic hat. His tail stood up. 1970s-80s: This Brer Fox costume is similar to the previous one. 1990s - 2007: Brer Fox costume is similar to ...

A butcher in northeast Germany has come up with what he believes is an innovative solution to the country’s growing raccoon problem: turning them into sausages and other meat products. Michael ...