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amborg t1_ix1vn8y wrote

Reply to comment by AdRepulsive7699 in TIL: raccoons are native to North America, having been introduced elsewhere only in the 20th century. by acequark

Raccoons are very cute, but they will literally destroy your house.

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CryptidGrimnoir t1_ix1yoon wrote

Most of the raccoon family makes terrible pets--coatis, raccoons, kinkajous.

About the only species that's relatively docile is the ringtail.

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BigJayPee t1_ix209rk wrote

Can confirm. Just had to get rid of 4 at work. Working out of a double wide, they took out 60% of the insulation and disconnected the vents from the AC unit. It cost a lot to get that repaired.

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