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Raccoons Solve Puzzles for Fun, Not Just Food Rewards
A new study in Animal Behaviour reveals that raccoons engage with puzzles even without food incentives, suggesting genuine curiosity drives their legendary problem-solving ability.
Key Takeaways
- Raccoons engaged with unrewarded puzzles as eagerly as food-baited ones
- Animals showed positive behavioral markers during problem-solving
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via phys.org