Raccoons eat a variety of foods. Because they are omnivores, these masked bandits have thrived in both their natural habitats and in increasingly urbanized areas. Unlike other animals, whether wild or ...

Raccoons kept working a puzzle box long after they had already eaten the only treat inside, according to a new University of British Columbia study that reframes how scientists think about animal ...

Raccoons have a reputation problem. Knock over one trash can, steal a few ears of corn, and suddenly they’re public enemy ...

Bizarre raccoon behavior seems them solve puzzles even without food rewards, suggesting they are driven by curiosity and ...

Raccoons keep solving puzzles even after finding food. Curiosity drives learning and may explain why raccoons adapt so well to city life.

A new UBC study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious.