Meet and Greet: Ringo the Raccoon!

Jesse introduces Ringo, a young raccoon at Animal Wonders. Ringo, who was orphaned and raised by humans, is being trained to be an ambassador for his species. The video covers Ringo's natural behaviors, his unique senses, and the challenges of training him, including harness training and ensuring he is comfortable with touch for medical care. The goal is to prepare Ringo for public presentations to educate people about raccoons.

What is one of the natural behaviors that Ringo, the raccoon, enjoys?

• Foraging for food

• Flying

• Playing fetch

• Swimming

Why was Ringo placed in a facility with hands-on interaction?

• He was injured

• He was too aggressive

• He was imprinted on humans

• He was unable to find food

What is surprising about Ringo's behavior compared to other young raccoons?

• He is more reclusive

• He is more playful

• He is more gentle

• He is more aggressive

What is the primary goal for Ringo's training?

• To make him an ambassador for his species

• To teach him tricks

• To prepare him for the wild

• To make him a household pet

What was a challenge faced during Ringo's harness training?

• He refused to wear it

• He slipped out of it

• He chewed it

• He was scared of it

How did target training help Ringo during harness training?

• It made him aggressive

• It taught him to remove the harness

• It made him dislike the harness

• It distracted him from the harness

What is a part of Ringo's everyday experience to ensure stress-free medical care?

• Playing with other raccoons

• Being touched all over

• Eating special food

• Sleeping in a crate