They're large predatory omnivore mammals who have frequently attacked humans, livestock and property. They're also furry and thus, to my father and likely no one else, 'adorable'.

[He has never understood the concept of cuteness. Apparently that's a human-only thing, but even with that said, other humans' reactions have confirmed Julian's father has an unnaturally low bar for what is cute, adorable or otherwise 'squee worthy'.]