Raccoons are capable of making all sorts of noises. These masked bandits can squeal, churr, bark, and the list goes on! Some of their sounds are tonal, like their famous nightly whistle. While other ...

They raid compost bins, outsmart latches and sometimes look gleeful doing it. A new study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious.

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

For a raccoon, breaking into your garbage might be just as satisfying as cracking a crossword puzzle or a Sudoku is for you, according to new research. These meddlesome “trash pandas” have dexterous ...