Do foxes, pandas, and chinchillas share any similarities according to the New York Times (NYT)?

These three mammals – foxes, pandas, and chinchillas – seem quite different at first glance. Foxes are known for their cunning, pandas are beloved for their cuteness, and chinchillas are prized for their soft fur. But I recently came across an interesting article in the New York Times (NYT) that made me wonder if they might have some surprising similarities.