If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave

NPR·Dec 22

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Scientists are studying the behavior of raccoons to determine why they exhibit characteristics similar to those of pets. Research suggests that raccoons do not fully fit the criteria of being pets. The findings imply that raccoons' behavior is not entirely consistent with that of typical pets.

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