Long Island raccoon tests positive for rabies in latest case to hit area

The Long Island raccoon recently tested positive for rabies. It's the latest in the surprising cases that have occurred in the area in recent months. The animal died in North Amityville on Jan. 28, and the Suffolk County Department of Health Services determined it had a dangerous disease. Newsday reported. The raccoon marked the first […]

Mother Saves Infant Son In ‘Extremely Rare’ Raccoon Attack Inside Home

A mother saved her young son from being attacked by a raccoon inside their home in Idaho, officials said. At the time of the attack, the infant was sitting in a carrier and the mother had just returned home to calm down. According to Idaho Fish and Game. “She heard a loud noise inside the […]

Raccoon sneaks into home and attacks infant in Idaho

A bewildered mother found her young son being attacked by a raccoon that had snuck into her Idaho home and successfully fought off the unexpected holiday visitor. On Dec. 23, the mother called the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and the Cassia County Sheriff's Office after hearing “loud noises inside the house” and […]

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says raccoon, squirrel are among dietary preferences

Jerry Jones, the longtime owner of the Dallas Cowboys, is often found behind the microphone. The billionaire is usually not afraid to share his thoughts on his football team, but he also delves into other subjects from time to time. Jones' recent regular appearance on Dallas radio station 105.3 The Fan turned out to be […]

Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Admits to Eating Raccoon, but Prefers Squirrel

Turkeys may be saved if Panthers wide receiver Xavier Leggett and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones get together for Thanksgiving, but raccoons and squirrels aren't safe. During his weekly appearances, Shan & RJ Show On Audacy's 105.3 The Fan, Jones was asked about Leggett's recent comments about eating raccoon on Thanksgiving. When asked about Leggett's unique […]

Rescued bald eagle ‘too fat to fly’ after gorging on a raccoon

This bald eagle is perched on the ground. An overweight eagle had recently been landed, due to its plump size, after eating a little too much. The Missouri Department of Conservation initially received a report that a bald eagle had been injured at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, a Civil War site, but the truth was […]