Tejón
Posted by David Dagoli  on March 27, 2014, 1:26 pm
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Posted by Jeanne on March 27, 2014, 1:51 pm, in reply to "Tejón"
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I have to admit--I always feel bad when I see this guy tied to that tree....
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Posted by David Dagoli on March 27, 2014, 2:32 pm, in reply to "Re: Tejón"
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I'll ask again about him on Saturday when we go back...
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Posted by helga on March 27, 2014, 2:47 pm, in reply to "Tejón"
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Is Rocio doing this sad thing?
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Posted by Pat on March 27, 2014, 3:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Tejón"
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I live across the street from Roccio, the Vet and watch every
morning from my balcony the care given to this tejon.
He is brought out from his cage/bed and played with, fed,
cuddled, let go for a run around the yard, tussles with the dogs, holds his own, jumps into Roccios arms, get treats, cuddles, kisses - quiet a site. At first, he paced back and
forth on his line but now seems more content.
He also has a tree to climb, and I see him leap up
and scurry up and down playfully.
Not a bad life!!
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Posted by Paul on March 28, 2014, 7:49 am, in reply to "Re: Tejón"
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It was found injured as a baby. He never learned how to survive on the jungle. He would die if he was released. Rocío is his hero.
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Posted by helga on March 28, 2014, 8:06 am, in reply to "Re: Tejón"
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I am so glad to hear that. I hate when people capture wild animals and keep them as pets in cages or on a leash.
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Posted by Jo Anna on March 28, 2014, 9:13 am, in reply to "Re: Tejón"|
I, too, have an aversion like Helga's, yet I guess that's what 'we' did with dogs, all those centuries ago . . . and, to quote a four-year-old whom I know: Look what ya get! :o)
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Posted by David Dagoli on March 28, 2014, 3:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Tejón"
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Rocio told me today that her tejón was brought in to her clinic as a mal-nourished and sick baby. Rocio nursed her (she's a girl) back to health, and calls her "Chiquilla". She is now 7 months old.
The tejón is quite friendly, but Rocio says she is still wild and may try to bite you, so be careful!
Here's another photo of Chiquilla from today. She seems to be able to stand on her back legs for some time!
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Posted by Ken b on March 29, 2014, 11:04 am, in reply to "Re: Tejón"
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Chi quills is a very handsome young lady. Coatimundies, in English, or Tejons, in Spanish, are members of the raccoon family and are curious, friendly, playfully and very easily tamed. They make good pets but be aware that their nimble paws quickly learn to open cabinets, drawers and even refrigerators.
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Posted by daniel c on March 29, 2014, 11:45 am, in reply to "Tejón"
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Now you know the rest of the story!
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