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How an accidental discovery could help conserve Pygmy raccoons, an endangered species
October 29, 2026
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Miami University posted the following news:

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How an accidental discovery could help conserve Pygmy raccoons, an endangered species

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A new study published by Miami University researchers in the journal Wild documented pygmy raccoons on the Mexican island of Cozumel using paper receipts to form balls, playing with them, and then teaching others to do the same.

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