Finally, a species that turns garbage into joy instead of turning joy into garbage.
Pygmy raccoons teach each other to make toys out of paper and sand
Young pygmy raccoons on Cozumel Island have been filmed making toy balls from rubbish and playing football with each other and coatis. Researchers say it's a rare case of animals crafting objects purely for play, which may reveal cultural learning. With fewer than 200 left, the behaviour could aid conservation.
Source: Pygmy raccoons teach each other to make toys out of paper and sand — New Scientist
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Sep 3, 2026.
Topics: pygmyraccoon · cozumel · raccoons · animals · wildlife · conservation · endangeredspecies
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