I donno
yes and they are cuddly i own one
Coatis (proper name) are native to southern Texas and considered a threatened species in that state. They can be held as pets only under certain conditions. Having had about 5-6 myself, mostly held for a wildlife rehabilitation organization, I can notrecommend them as pets.
In Washington State, it is illegal to own a mongoose as a pet. The state classifies mongooses as non-domesticated animals and prohibits their possession due to concerns about potential ecological impacts and public safety. Individuals interested in exotic pets should check local regulations and guidelines for permitted species.
Check with your city government ordinances on companion animals. Ferrets are illegal in California, Hawaii and New York City, NY.
In Washington state, owning a kinkajou as a pet is illegal. Kinkajous are classified as non-domesticated animals, and the state prohibits the ownership of certain wild animals to protect public health and safety. If you're considering exotic pets, it's important to check local regulations and ensure that the animal is legal to keep. Always consult with local wildlife authorities for the most accurate and current information.
No, servals are considered to be Class I wildlife in Florida and are not legal to be kept as pets without a permit. Only accredited zoos and research facilities are allowed to have servals in the state.
I have held a number of coatis over the years for a wildlife rescue group and the answer to your question is no. While coatis can become friendly and somewhat affectionate, they are still wild animals. They have instinctive reactions that they can not control and humans rarely recognize when their behavior will be misinterpreted by the animal and trigger an instantaneous and violent reaction. I have scars to prove this. Removing an empty food dish or feces from the animals cage can cause a nasty reaction. In most states where coatis live naturally, they are not allowed as pets and considered a protected species.
Laws regarding ownership of exotic pets will vary from state to state. According to CBS News, some exotic pets that are legal to own include hedgehogs, pygmy goats and pot-bellied pigs.
No, possums are not legal pets in Texas.
Sadly no, Maryland does not allow sloths as pets.
The eggs are sometimes eaten by opossums, corvids and coatis. The adults have no predators. However the birds are endangered due to people poaching them for pets.
Natural predators to the coati include ocelots, jaguarundis, jaguars, hawks, foxes and boa constrictors. Humans occasionally hunt coatis for food, and there is an alarming demand for coatis as domesticated pets. Humans also encroach on coati territory, forcing these intelligent creatures to live in increasingly smaller areas.