Baby Raccoons Trying to Play with Ball at Miller Zoo Are Capturing Hearts
Located in Quebec, Canada, The Miller Zoo is a wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation center and home to a variety of animals. They post a lot of adorable videos of their residents, but the one they posted on Wednesday, August 7th might be my favorite. It's 30 seconds of pure joy!
In the video, we get to watch three adorable baby raccoons try to get a whiffle ball out of a big tub of water. They use their paws to try to get the ball closer so they can pick it up, but it continuously slips away from them. Do they finally get it in the end? Watch and see because it's beyond cute!
Success! The baby raccoons didn't give up and they finally got the ball. They were so patient, and it paid off! Fans of Miller Zoo wanted to see more of the cute baby raccoons, and so did I! @Lillie had my favorite comment when she pointed out, "The cooperation!" It definitely was a team effort, and an adorable one at that!
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Do Raccoons Make Good Pets?
If you're like me, after watching this video you may be thinking, "I need a baby raccoon!" But not all animals make ideal pets, and you might want to rethink getting a raccoon.
Raccoons are known for being highly intelligent animals. They use their paws like little hands, like they did in this video. They can problem solve and have good memories. They also love trying new foods, and if you feed them once, they'll keep coming back for more! Domesticated raccoons can be housetrained, especially if they are raised from when they are babies. They love to cuddle and snuggle and are affectionate. They are curious, like to play, but can also be unpredictable and mischievous.
WebMD aren't fans of the idea of bringing raccoons inside since they're a lot of work. They say, "Owning a pet raccoon might be more trouble than it’s worth, and most animal experts don’t recommend keeping them as pets."
Raccoons are natural climbers who love to explore (they can open doors and cabinets) and require a lot of room to roam, and climb. They will get into anything that catches their interest, so unless all of your drawers and food and closets have locks on them, at some point or another they'll figure out how to get inside and steal things that they want for themselves.
It’s currently legal to own a raccoon in just 16 states. Wild raccoons carry some dangerous diseases, and a bite can cause medical issues. Before rushing out to buy one, do your research to find out if you can have one in your state; many states require permits and special training to keep this exotic pet. Also research the time and effort it takes to care for racoons. I think they're cute, but I've decided that I'm going to stick to watching cute videos of them online instead of bringing one home.
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