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Briefing: Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds

Strategic angle: A new study suggests raccoons may be genuinely curious, not just opportunistic.

Editorial StaffMarch 9, 20261 min read

Raccoons are known for raiding compost bins and outsmarting latches.

The study published in Animal Behaviour highlights their playful nature.

Researchers observed raccoons displaying signs of curiosity.