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BobTheSubgenius

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1. The first time I ever encountered behaviour like that of the kangaroo's, I was shocked.

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Fri May 23, 2025, 02:03 PM

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It was a raccoon. Near to the local stream, it would get into a scrap with a dog, lure it into the water, then get on its head and drown it. Animals somehow innately know that water can kill? It's not common, but episodes like this happen, apparently.

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The first time I ever encountered behaviour like that of the kangaroo's, I was shocked. BobTheSubgenius Friday #1