Dear All,
Thanks for the interest. The two gentlemen (Simon and Tripper) who were
birding at the same time as me, and who were the first people I showed the
animal too also thought Kinkajou. I also would agree that it is a Kinkajou
from the descriptive pictures online. The prehensile tail
Have the reviewers at ebird accepted it yet?
On Friday, August 14, 2015, Mike wrote:
> Now we know what was clogging the valve
>
> Mike
> Ridge NY
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 14, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Rob Jett > wrote:
>
> > Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild,
Now we know what was clogging the valve
Mike
Ridge NY
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 14, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Rob Jett wrote:
> Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals.
> Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone bought it
> in another
ubject: RE:[nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals.
Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone bought it in
another state and drove back to NYC with it. Afte
Would the Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx Zoo) be of any help? Or might
that result in more trouble than it's worth?
Carol Holmes
-Original Message-
From: Rob Jett
To: NYSBirds
Sent: Fri, Aug 14, 2015 2:49 pm
Subject: RE:[nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet
Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals.
Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone bought it in
another state and drove back to NYC with it. After all, NYC is a perfectly
logical place for a rainforest mammal to live. Amirite? Perhaps
tence for Man." Thomas Lovejoy
From: John Laver
To: NYS Birds
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
It may have stowed away on an airplane and arrived via JFK. Or, more likely,
it might
existence for Man." Thomas
> Lovejoy
>
> --
> *From:* Paul R Sweet
> *To:* "trhindre...@gmail.com"
> *Cc:* Cesar Castillo ; NYSBIRDS-L <
> nysbird...@list.cornell.edu>
> *Sent:* Friday, August 14, 2015 1:22 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [nys
es or
> people, it is between a rich or an impoverished existence for Man." Thomas
> Lovejoy
>
> --
> *From:* Paul R Sweet
> *To:* "trhindre...@gmail.com"
> *Cc:* Cesar Castillo ; NYSBIRDS-L <
> nysbird...@list.cornell.edu>
> *Sent:* Friday, August 14
eet ; Cesar Castillo ;
NYSBIRDS-L
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
ndre...@gmail.com"
> Cc: Cesar Castillo ; NYSBIRDS-L
>
> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 1:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
> East Pond Trail
>
> Baited Tommahawk traps would be appropriate, set in the trees.
>
om"
Cc: Cesar Castillo ; NYSBIRDS-L
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
Baited Tommahawk traps would be appropriate, set in the trees.
http://www.livetrap.com/index.php?dispatch=tags.view
: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
Baited Tommahawk traps would be appropriate, set in the trees.
http://www.livetrap.com/index.php?dispatch=tags.view=Raccoons aI suspect
Gateway have some of these for trapping Racoons, Cats etc at the Plover sites.
From
ndress mailto:trhindre...@gmail.com>>
Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM
To: Paul Sweet mailto:sw...@amnh.org>>
Cc: Cesar Castillo mailto:czar3...@yahoo.com>>, NYSBIRDS-L
mailto:nysbird...@list.cornell.edu>>
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illega
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
Agree, It is a kinkajou - *Potos flavus *- native to Central America and
northern South America. Member of the raccoon family Procyonidae*. *Also
illegal to keep in NYC according to the ASPCA website*.* Who would one
contact to attempt a capture?
Tom Rhindress - Yorktown Heights, NY
--
Yes, Paul is correct, it appears to be either a Kinkajou or Olingo (both are
neotropical cousins of raccoons and ringtails) - notice the prehensile tail,
which only opossums have around our parts. Who would have one for a pet, and
if they did, why would they toss it at a temperate wildlife
Kinkajou was my first though too! Not what I expected when I clicked that link!
Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI NY
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 14, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Paul R Sweet wrote:
> Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre!
>
> Paul
>
> From: Cesar Castillo
> Reply-To: Cesar Castillo
> Date: Friday,
Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre!
Paul
From: Cesar Castillo mailto:czar3...@yahoo.com>>
Reply-To: Cesar Castillo mailto:czar3...@yahoo.com>>
Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM
To: NYSBIRDS-L mailto:nysbird...@list.cornell.edu>>
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @
Could it be a mink? From what I understand, they sometimes use trees to
escape from predators.
On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Cesar Castillo wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Yesterday I found this mammal resting at the top of trees to the left of
> the blind at Big John's Pond. It seems to be a an
Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals.
Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone bought it in
another state and drove back to NYC with it. After all, NYC is a perfectly
logical place for a rainforest mammal to live. Amirite? Perhaps
:[nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals.
Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone bought it in
another state and drove back to NYC with it. After all, NYC
for Man. Thomas Lovejoy
From: John Laver eart...@gmail.com
To: NYS Birds nysbirds-l@cornell.edu
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
It may have stowed away on an airplane and arrived via JFK
, August 14, 2015 2:47 PM
Subject: RE:[nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals.
Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone bought it in
another state
Kinkajou was my first though too! Not what I expected when I clicked that link!
Mike Cooper
Ridge, LI NY
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 14, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Paul R Sweet sw...@amnh.org wrote:
Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre!
Paul
From: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com
Reply-To: Cesar
...@gmail.com
Cc: Paul R Sweet sw...@amnh.org; Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com;
NYSBIRDS-L nysbird...@list.cornell.edu
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
Reply-To: Thomas Rhindress trhindre...@gmail.com
Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM
To: Paul Sweet sw...@amnh.org
Cc: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com, NYSBIRDS-L
nysbird...@list.cornell.edu
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica
Bay East Pond Trail
...@list.cornell.edu
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
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
...@amnh.org
*To:* trhindre...@gmail.com trhindre...@gmail.com
*Cc:* Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com; NYSBIRDS-L
nysbird...@list.cornell.edu
*Sent:* Friday, August 14, 2015 1:22 PM
*Subject:* Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @
Jamaica Bay East Pond Trail
Baited Tommahawk
Could it be a mink? From what I understand, they sometimes use trees to
escape from predators.
On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hi all,
Yesterday I found this mammal resting at the top of trees to the left of
the blind at Big John's Pond. It seems
Looks like a Kinkajou. Bizarre!
Paul
From: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.commailto:czar3...@yahoo.com
Reply-To: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.commailto:czar3...@yahoo.com
Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM
To: NYSBIRDS-L nysbird...@list.cornell.edumailto:nysbird...@list.cornell.edu
Agree, It is a kinkajou - *Potos flavus *- native to Central America and
northern South America. Member of the raccoon family Procyonidae*. *Also
illegal to keep in NYC according to the ASPCA website*.* Who would one
contact to attempt a capture?
Tom Rhindress - Yorktown Heights, NY
--
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
: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com; NYSBIRDS-L
nysbird...@list.cornell.edu
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
Baited Tommahawk traps would be appropriate, set in the trees.
http://www.livetrap.com
Yes, Paul is correct, it appears to be either a Kinkajou or Olingo (both are
neotropical cousins of raccoons and ringtails) - notice the prehensile tail,
which only opossums have around our parts. Who would have one for a pet, and
if they did, why would they toss it at a temperate wildlife
trhindre...@gmail.com
Cc: Cesar Castillo czar3...@yahoo.com; NYSBIRDS-L
nysbird...@list.cornell.edu
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Unknown mammal - escaped illegal pet @ Jamaica Bay
East Pond Trail
Baited Tommahawk traps would be appropriate, set in the trees
Now we know what was clogging the valve
Mike
Ridge NY
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 14, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Rob Jett citybir...@earthlink.net wrote:
Unfortunately, it is legal in several states to possess wild, exotic animals.
Some don't even require any kind of permits. I'm guessing someone
Dear All,
Thanks for the interest. The two gentlemen (Simon and Tripper) who were
birding at the same time as me, and who were the first people I showed the
animal too also thought Kinkajou. I also would agree that it is a Kinkajou
from the descriptive pictures online. The prehensile tail
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