also check out the comments from the crosspost on /c/greentext, the whole thread is just so wholesome

  • i_dont_want_toEnglish
    81·
    9 days ago

    Racoons will go in traps without food, because they’ve seen traps with food in the past and were hoping for delicious treats.

    • CatoblepasEnglish
      40·
      9 days ago

      Sometimes an animal will become so convinced that traps are a good space (protection from predators and food), that they become what they call ‘trap happy’ and will go into any trap they see. Which is funny but annoying if you’re trying to do a survey or something and one asshole keeps showing up looking for snacks.

      • Rose Thorne(She/Her)@lemm.eeEnglish
        17·
        9 days ago

        Same thing can also happen with wildlife rehabs! You release a former patient, they make their way back to where they had the good life. Even prime release candidates can prove to be a bit too comfortable once they have a hard night.

    • magnetosphere@fedia.io
      14·
      9 days ago

      I was just going to chalk it up to curiosity, because raccoons are smart enough to be curious, but I like your answer better!