Racoons are getting smarter

[Richard in Smithville]

We went camping last week. The first morning we found that a racoon managed to get into the two pantry boxes, both of which have snap type locks on the lids. They have never figured them out before. Must be getting smarter.

BTW: After that the boxes went from the dining tent to the locked truck every night. I figured if they got into the truck, they could have anything they wanted.

[cabinetman]

BTW: After that the boxes went from the dining tent to the locked truck every night. I figured if they got into the truck, they could have anything they wanted.

Don't underestimate them. Just don't leave your keys laying around.
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[Uncle Cracker]

Just don't leave your keys laying around.
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...or the phone number for Pop-a-Lock...

[cabinetman]

...or the phone number for Pop-a-Lock...

...or a slim jim, your cellphone or loose change for a pay phone...
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[gsmittle]

...or a slim jim, your cellphone or loose change for a pay phone...
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Or cordless tools…

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[cabinetman]

Or cordless tools…

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...or electric ones and long extension cords...
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[Ed62]

The racoons take lessons from squirrels.

Ed

[WLee]

Bears are getting smarter too...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/25/nyregion/25bear.html

...But in one corner of the Adirondacks, campers started to notice that the BearVault, a popular canister designed to keep food and other necessities safe, was being compromised. First through circumstantial evidence, then from witness reports, it became clear that in most cases, the conqueror was a relatively tiny, extremely shy middle-aged black bear named Yellow-Yellow...

[MilDoc]

Be SURE to not leave your keys in the truck!