Do Raccoons Hibernate? Understanding Raccoon Torpor
As the seasons change and the days grow colder, many people find themselves wondering about where animals–like raccoons–go in the winter. If you have a pet raccoon, you might find yourself wondering why they are so sleepy in the winter, or why your raccoon is taking longer to wake up than normal.
How AI-Generated Articles Are Hurting Marble Foxes
The “Canadian Marble Fox” mentioned in these viral posts is nothing more than a mythical creation, and most of the content surrounding it on the internet is fake.
Animal Camouflage: Giving ‘em the ‘ol Razzle (Motion) Dazzle
While most of us are familiar with the tactics of animals like the chameleon or the arctic fox, who simply aim to blend in with their surroundings, some species evolved to hide by dazzling their audience. This is motion dazzle.
The Importance of Taurine in Animal Diets
When it comes to keeping your exotic pet healthy, developing a diet that contains all the nutrients your animal needs is essential. One such nutrient required by many species of exotic pet is the amino acid called taurine What is taurine? Taurine is a type of amino acid. For those unfamiliar with what amino acids […]
Raccoons and Moonshine
What do raccoons have to do with moonshine? Moonshiners found a unique purpose for the raccoon baculum. Because of the bone’s distinctive curve, it worked perfectly to guide the flow of moonshine when moving the drink between vessels.
Is it legal to have a pet raccoon dog?
Is it legal to have a pet raccoon dog? No, you cannot have a raccoon dog as a pet. Raccoon dogs, also known as tanukis, are 100% illegal to keep as pets in the United States. Not only is having a pet raccoon dog illegal, possessing a raccoon dog in any capacity is illegal except […]
Rabies Questions and Answers
What is Rabies? Rabies is a viral disease caused by the Lyssavirus family of viruses that results in encephalitis (brain inflammation.) The most common cause of rabies (and the only cause in the United States) is Rabies lyssavirus. In other parts of the world, rabies can also be caused by various species of Bat Lyssaviruses. […]
Social Media’s Exotic Pet Problem
Social Media’s Exotic Pet Problem Viral videos of pet foxes and raccoons make my life harder. Don’t get me wrong, I think they are adorable and I love watching them, but these videos also result in me having to do more paperwork. Allow me to explain: If you’re on social media, then you’ve seen viral […]
Do Domesticated Foxes Exist?
Do Domesticated Foxes Exist? Short answer: No. Truly domesticated foxes do not exist. Long answer–Still no (ft. the Russian Silver Fox Experiment) With the rise in popularity of pet foxes on social media, I often find myself telling people “Actual domestic foxes are not real, and anyone who is trying to sell you one or […]
How much should a pet raccoon weigh?
How Much Should A Pet Raccoon Weigh? This is a question we get asked a lot, and due to the rise in popularity of pet raccoon videos on tiktok, something a lot of people have been searching recently. Interestingly enough, the ideal weight for a raccoon doesn’t have all that much to do with the […]