a raccoon is standing on its hind legs on a dirt path .
Alt: a raccoon is standing on its hind legs on a dirt path
Raccoons have it all, don't they? They're cute, scrappy, versatile, and highly intelligent.
In this week's #altComms report, we highlight something else that up to 80% of their population has -- a roundworm called Baylisascaris procyonis that's shed in their poop and can infect people. 🧵
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