Studying raccoon behavior can clarify human intelligence, too

When a curious raccoon broke into an Ashland, Virginia, liquor store in December 2025, sampled the stock and passed out on the bathroom floor, the story went viral within minutes. The local animal ...
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Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelly Lambert, University of Richmond (THE CONVERSATION) When a curious raccoon broke ...
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How dangerous raccoons are to humans and animals

Raccoons are appearing more frequently in our surroundings–and with them, many questions. What does this actually mean for us? Do these animals transmit dangerous diseases? PETBOOK explains how ...
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Massachusetts woman relives 'nightmare' raccoon attack: 'I just encountered a monster'

SOMERVILLE, Mass. -- One Massachusetts woman had a frightening encounter with nature this past weekend, WFXT reported. Katherine Vanbuskirk says she has occasionally seen raccoons in her Somerville ...
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Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks – studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too

Kelly Lambert received funding from the NIH and NSF. When a curious raccoon broke into an Ashland, Virginia, liquor store in December 2025, sampled the stock and passed out on the bathroom floor, the ...