Clever Racoon Uses Problem Solving Skills to Open a Series of Gates That Lead to an Awaiting Treat

Problem Solving Raccoon Opens Gate

In an adorable clip from the BBC One series Animals Unexpected, a clever racoon named Rascal demonstrates her problem solving skills in real time. Presented with the challenge to open a series of gates to get to a stalk of broccoli at the end, Rascal ably goes about unlocking each gate, including the really difficult one that requires a bit of concentration, until she makes her way to her awaiting treat.

Racoons are as clever as monkeys… so what puzzles can Rascal tha racoon solve to get to a tasty treat?

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.