Summary
A video showing a pet raccoon named Rolo and his morning routine went viral on Instagram, sparking a lot of discussion online. Experts caution against keeping raccoons as pets due to legal issues and health risks, as they are wild animals. The video has received millions of views and an enthusiastic response from social media users.
Key Facts
- A video of a pet raccoon named Rolo has gone viral on Instagram, showing him waking up and being cuddled by his owner.
- Raccoons don't fully hibernate; they go into a lighter sleep called torpor, where they still wake for food and play.
- Experts advise against keeping raccoons as pets because some states, like New York, do not allow it legally.
- Raccoons can carry rabies, a dangerous disease, and can also damage property.
- Wildlife experts stress that feeding raccoons and other wild animals can lead to unhealthy dependencies on human food.
- The video of Rolo has been viewed over 2 million times and liked nearly 200,000 times on Instagram.
- Comments on the video highlight users' fascination with raccoons and their behavior.
