The baby is growing rapidly. Tonight I found the parents out and the baby home alone, so I took opportunity to bring him out to play for the first time. It appears to be a male. He has started growing hair, has a very long tail, and hasnt opened his eyes yet. He crabbed a few times, but seemed to start enjoying the freedom. I have a feeling it wont be much longer until he is running around on his own. It seems he is just a tad too large for the mother's pouch. When I had him out, he attached himself to my finger and I couldnt get him back into his nest. The mother came and started licking him and then started licking me. I am still amazed at how well adjusted these creatures are to human contact. I think the mother actually enjoyed me giving attention to the baby so she could have a break. Everything I learn about these animals makes me want to think they are much closer to being human then we would all like to think.

 

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NUTHOUSE (3) Pican 4/30/2002, died 6/02/2010 Buddy 5/01/2006 Hazel 2/01/2007, rehomed 11/28/2011 Maya 4/25/2007 Pili 4/25/2007 MISFITS (3) Big Guy 9/23/2003, died 1/29/2014 Lil Guy 9/23/2003, died 5/13/2015 Hunter 4/19/2006, died 3/23/2014 JP 8/12/2006 Shikoni 2004 Kioko 2003 Washi 2003, died 5/27/2014 SUGARSHACK (3) Chico 1/15/2006, died 9/14/2011 Cookie 10/15/2005 Kimmie 10/15/2005 Lucky 5/25/2007 Spritz 8/24/2007, died 7/06/2011 Ginger 8/24/2007, died 12/16/2012 Rock 9/09/2007, died 3/23/2013 Crystal 9/09/2007, died 11/01/2012

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