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.

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

Raccoons may look like harmless little furballs, but beneath their cute, masked faces lies a level of intelligence and adaptability that makes them some of nature’s most surprising creatures. These ...

People often mistake raccoons' clever behavior and expressive faces for signs of friendliness. Videos of them rummaging through drawers or getting hand-fed snacks make it easy to forget they’re wild ...

Amid a busy "baby season," Belchertown Animal Control helped the confused raccoon and another baby critter on the same day Belchertown Animal Control A baby raccoon and a baby groundhog were rescued ...

Raccoons are fascinating creatures that are not meant to be pets. Their playful antics and curious nature can be captivating, but beneath their charming exterior lies a host of challenges and risks ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cute raccoon in a wooden crawl space - Ivan Kyryk/Getty Images Discovering a raccoon has made its way into your house likely feels ...

County officials said the raccoon was involved in an incident on Wednesday between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Umstead Drive in Chapel Hill. According to the county, someone tried to remove the ...