Raccoons are incredibly smart animals and quick learners, often able to open doors, cupboards, and just about anything else ...

Sarah Benson-Amram wants to map raccoon social networks to see if the critters learn from each other like humans and other wild animals she’s studied, including hyenas. Researchers think social ...

Two clever, adaptable species like raccoons and humans ought to be able to find a way to coexist. Maybe the raccoons have already done it. A recent study that tagged and monitored wild raccoons in ...

Raccoons can open 11 of 13 complex locks on one box in fewer than 10 attempts. These locks include bolts, hooks, lift latches, levers and other devices that must be manipulated in a precise order to ...

Protecting your yard from raccoons is a lot like childproofing a home: Look at it from their angle and cover all your bases, from your roof to your lawn.

Raccoons have a reputation for being curious, clever, and fearless, especially in cities where they rummage through trash cans and explore human spaces. But new research suggests these animals are far ...