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Re:Crows possess higher intelligence long thought a primaril... by p1necone on Thursday September 24, 2020 @06:13PM (#24584288)
I'm endlessly grateful that Raccoons aren't more intelligent.
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Re:Crows possess higher intelligence long thought a primaril... by outworlder on Thursday September 24, 2020 @06:35PM (#24584479)
Yet. Coexisting near humans, it's likely that the environment will incentivize smarter raccoons.
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Re:Crows possess higher intelligence long thought a primaril... by cgriswald on Thursday September 24, 2020 @06:46PM (#24584573)
I think it’s the opposite. Any idiot raccoon can raid a trash can and get lots of calories. And unlike rats we are generally not out there looking to kill them.
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