Bandit, R. Rabies, L. Trashman, G. Climber, S. Procyon, M.
In recent years, raccoons (Procyon lotor) have gained notoriety for their talent in breaking into garbage cans. Despite this public fascination with raccoon thievery, the underlying topological principles behind their success have remained a mystery. In this paper, we present a comprehensive analysis of the topological strategies deployed by raccoons in their pursuit of garbage can treasures. Through a fusion of mathematical modeling and field observations, we unveil the intricate web of inter-connected topological variables that underpins raccoon thievery. Our findings reveal that raccoons possess a remarkable intuitive understanding of topological principles and have evolved specialized strategies to navigate the complex topography of garbage cans. We hope that this study will facilitate the development of more effective anti-raccoon garbage can security measures, while also adding to our appreciation of the intellectual prowess of raccoons.