Well so do raccoons, and new research suggests they're genuinely curious about solving them, even if there's no reward. A new study has found raccoons are curious creatures who try out all sorts of ...

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 ...

A UBC study finds raccoons solve puzzles even without food rewards, suggesting they are driven by curiosity and ...

There's nothing like beating The New York Times' daily crossword puzzle. You get a buzz, a jolt of pride that makes you feel ...