RACCOON REVOLUTION: Are You Ready for a Wild Pet?

RACCOON REVOLUTION: Are You Ready for a Wild Pet?

The masked bandit, the trash panda – raccoons are a familiar sight in cities across the country. But could these resourceful creatures be evolving into something more than just clever scavengers? A fascinating new study suggests they might be quietly undergoing the first stages of domestication, right under our noses.

This image made from a video provided by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office shows a large group of raccoons on a woman's property in Poulsbo, Wash. (Kitsap County Sheriff's Office via AP)  A raccoon in a trash can.