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 ...
In a new experiment, raccoons continued opening fresh doors and latches on a puzzle box even after they had claimed the food ...
But new research published in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons will try to solve problems even when they don’t expect a food reward for the work. The scientists describe the behavior as foraging for ...
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.
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Raccoon in Mount Holly tests positive for rabies

A raccoon tested positive for rabies in Mount Holly. Burlington County health officials are warning residents to take precautions.
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The Niagara County Department of Health on Friday confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon found in the Town of Ransomville.
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Police are sharing the information with the public out of an abundance of caution.