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Clip: Season 30 Episode 7 | 6m 9s
A look at raccoons’ migration to big cities and traits that help them thrive in urban environments.
Aired: 02/08/12
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Raccoons and the City
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Observing the Secret Lives of Raccoons
Scientists are using modern technology to gain a deeper understanding of raccoon behavior.
An overview of how thousands of raccoons ended up in Japan and the dangers they pose.
Intelligence, adaptability and diet help the raccoon thrive in urban landscapes.
How does the size of urban raccoon territory compare to that of its rural counterpart?
The trials and tribulations that come with trying to film raccoons in the pitch black.
Animal play teaches animals about how things work, and the physics of the world.
The connection between the raccoon's dexterity, immense curiosity, and intelligence.
