There is a guy in Brooklyn that runs a rescue which specializes in exotics. I
gave his phone number to the rangers and they also have been versed in how to
do this themselves if need be. Reached out to some contacts to find out about
placing it also. Hopefully with all this advice and interest, the kinkajou
will be captured safely and placed in an appropriate situation.
People that dump animals are cruel. They could have been signing this animal's
death warrant.
Stella Miller
"Conservation is sometimes perceived as stopping everything cold, as holding
whooping cranes in higher esteem than people. It is up to science to spread the
understanding that the choice is not between wild places or people, it is
between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man." Thomas Lovejoy
From: "Meredith, Leslie" <[email protected]>
To: Thomas Rhindress <[email protected]>
Cc: Paul R Sweet <[email protected]>; Cesar Castillo <[email protected]>;
NYSBIRDS-L <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
An exotic animal veterinarian suggested that a breeder could be contacted as
kinkajous are legal pets in some states (TX) and a breeder might have the skill
and interest in rescue. Did not suggest a breeder we could contact however.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 14, 2015, at 12:51 PM, "Thomas Rhindress" <[email protected]> wrote:
Agree, It is a kinkajou - Potos flavus - native to Central America and northern
South America. Member of the raccoon familyProcyonidae. Also illegal to keep
in NYC according to the ASPCA website. Who would one contact to attempt a
capture?
Tom Rhindress - Yorktown Heights, NY
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