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18:22Now PlayingFor many, the raccoon is a pest: a pesky critter that gets into your garbage, your attic, anywhere it doesn't belong. But for some, these little trash pandas are pets. Turns out there's new science to support the idea that raccoons are moving toward domestication. Hear from a raccoon owner about the joys of raising these creatures — and what science tells us about how humans are helping move raccoons from outside nuisance to inside companions.
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