# Ep. 279: New Study Finds Raccoons Solve Puzzles For The Fun Of It + Bull Sharks Form Social Relationships With Specific Friends

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Podcast: [Well... That’s Interesting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-that-s-interesting-3072304)
Published: 2026-05-21T04:00:00+00:00
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