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 Don’t Just Scavenge. They Study. In A Nutshell Raccoons continued solving puzzle box openings even after their food reward was gone, suggesting they explore for the sake of learning, not just ...

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

Humans have devised many ways to keep raccoons at bay: trash cans with tension straps, securely closed food boxes, or clever ...

A white raccoon has been popping up across social feeds, and it stops people mid-scroll for a reason. Its fur looks almost unreal, its eyes bright and pale, the kind of animal you do a double take on ...

Fayette County Animal Control is reminding residents not to feed wildlife in neighborhoods or other populated areas, citing ...