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 Ringo's age and what do we know about his early life?

Describe Ringo's favorite activities and how they relate to natural raccoon behaviors.

How does Ringo use his senses to forage for food?

What are the expected changes in Ringo's behavior as he matures?

What is the primary goal of Ringo's training?

What are some of the challenges faced in harness training Ringo?

Explain the importance of Ringo being comfortable with touch and handling.