Increasing urbanization has crowded out many wild animals. But raccoons appear to be thriving, living in cities across the country and even expanding their historical range. To investigate what underlies their ability to adapt, Lauren Stanton Sarah Benson-Amram combined a brand-new cognitive test for wild raccoons with modern technology. Their findings suggest that raccoons’ problem-solving skills may help them meet the challenges of urban life.

Read more at my Animal Minds blog: City Raccoons Are Sophisticated Problem-Solvers.