Health officials in Los Angeles County are reporting two human cases of a rare but potentially severe illness known as raccoon roundworm, which can cause severe brain, spine and eye damage.

Racoon roundworm lives in the intestines of raccoons. While raccoons themselves will not fall sick, their feces can carry the roundworms’ eggs. Humans can then become infected if they consume ...

A state agency’s seizure and euthanasia of a New York man’s pet squirrel and raccoon ignited viral outrage in the fall — even drawing attention from the presidential campaign trail.

DEC acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton said the agency is reviewing its protocol for illegal wildlife after public outrage over the death of Peanut.