>>56209754They kinda are, but they commonly also try to integrate into society as humans because they're timid. Here are some interesting pokedex entries about it.
Black: It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.
Ultra Moon: If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua.
Shield: Zorua sometimes transforms into a person and goes into cities to search for food. When Zorua does this, it usually takes on the form of a child.