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Raccoons on Mexican Island Craft Toys, Suggesting Animal Culture

Scientists observed pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning to craft balls from paper, indicating the animals possess culture.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 25 Sept 2026 · updated 43d ago

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  1. On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas) The New York Times ·

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