On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)

New York Times25 September 2026, 09:02 UTCMexico

Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals have a culture.

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