The next sentient species - raccoons.

[agoodwinsmith]

Puzzle solving - check
Opposable thumbs - check
Bipedal perambulation - check

http://senorgif.memebase.com/2011/08/14/funny-gifs-thief/

I expect brewing any time soon.

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[jessie-c.livejournal.com]

I expect brewing any time soon.

Why should they bother when stealing the upright apes' brewing is so much more fun?

And speaking of raccoons, have you read The Architect of Sleep (http://www.amazon.com/Architect-Sleep-Steven-R-Boyett/dp/0441029051)?