A Training Session With Kizmit the Porcupine

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Kizmit has been practicing her crate training even though she's not traveling to shows right now. She's a pretty special but sensitive girl, so training is important to make sure she feels confident when going to new places. Watch how she does with her training session during a walk outside.
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[@jolaechen8740]

I just got my two free months. Thank you!

[@randy-9842]

Thanks, Jessi. There is something rather magical about a porcupine that wants to be almost in your lap and your incredible level of comfort with that! Kizmit seems to be a pretty smart gal.

[@SaiyanHeretic]

Kismet's quills look like some kind of crazy haute couture dress.

[@juliadandy6019]

Awww! She looks just a like a punk rock girl, with her “skirt” and “Mohawk” 🤗 🤘🏻

[@hiko73]

That's exactly what I thought

[@-Dog-]

I love when Kizi stands on her hind legs, it looks like she is wearing a cute (quill) frilly skirt! 🤗

[@Pixaley]

Kismet is exploding my heart! *SPOILER ALERT* when she flopped on her belly, the whole world happy sighed. Thank you for the incredible opportunity to share even a nanosecond of time with the cutest porcupine ever (sorry, Kemo! lol)

[@juliadandy6019]

I love that you put a “spoiler alert” 🤗

[@rekindle7602]

Kizmit is the cutest porcupine, but kemosabe is also the cutest porcupine.

[@minecraftmadison462]

Pixaley they are the cutest of the ones I have seen

[@minecraftmadison462]

Júlia Dandy same

[@shy-watcher]

Her quills look just like a skirt. She's like a sweet fussy grandma with long white hair.

[@vicaroo001]

That's what I was thinking -- the skirt part.

[@Kittyintheraiyn]

That's what I was thinking, but, more like a little kid in a tutu when her quills really flare out

[@stevenduvall2549]

I think she looks like Tina Turner in the original Mad Max film.

[@Beryllahawk]

Me three! Adorable porcupine princess haha! I could see the granny side too. And I just noticed her INCREDIBLY CUTE EARS! Ahhhhhh!

[@crazyboutferrets]

wat i was thinking that, the skirt bit

[@breyanna6951]

I woke up this morning, and thought to my self “what day is it? ” after realizing its Thursday I was like “this is gonna be a good day cause animal wonders is posting today” Thanks for making my day Jessi!

[@Haytchtwoalt]

Thanks for the free 2 months! Porcupines are so cute!

[@MrShane707]

I adopted the sweetest cat a couple of months ago as me being home (yay COVID-19) was the perfect time to help her acclimatise to my house. After thinking long and hard I decided to name her Kizzy after Kizmit. 😁

[@winifredjanevowler8360]

Dear little creature. So sweet to watch 💗

[@billylin5404]

I discovered Animal Wonders watching your video of baby Kizmit, so I've always appreciated seeing her featured on your channel!

[@susanne5803]

If she had a more triangular leash, more like a vest around forelegs and the front of the back. I noticed that she always keeps her quills more or less like a wheel. If her leash were kept vestlike to the front her quills wouldn't be hindered. But I really have no idea! Thank you very much!

[@richardwooten5490]

I WOULDNT HAVE THOUGHT IT POSSIBLE FOR ANYONE TO BE ABLE TO HUG & PET A PORCUPINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY NICE .

[@InfectedChris]

She's one of my favorite animals there! A porcupine who likes cuddles and pets!

[@eyecontactleadsto]

Hands down one of my favourite KZbin channels ever! EDIT: I also plan on ordering a Kizmit painting soon as a thank you for your wonderful content!!

[@eyecontactleadsto]

The paintings are sold out :(

[@animalwondersmontana]

@@eyecontactleadsto I'll try to make more soooon! We've been really swamped lately. Thanks for the support!

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AnimalWonders Montana Don’t worry! I imagine there’s always a lot going on there, now more than ever I’m guessing! I’ve signed up to be notified so whenever the next batch is ready I’ll be on it! :) Thanks for all you guys do over there!

[@animalwondersmontana]

@@eyecontactleadsto Thanks so much for understanding!

[@Eyagsf]

Kizmet is one of my favs. I agree about her costume. To me... she looks like a majestic tribal princess with an awesome head dress, and beautifully ornate skirt🤍🖤❣️

[@kristieroybal4888]

Thank you for all you teach me, Jesse. I so wish reward-based training had been widely known in my youth, so I could do what you do. Sadly, it was not the case, and it breaks my heart to think of all the missed opportunities and permanent damage caused to human/animal relationships because of sheer stupidity. Which, sadly still exists to a great degree today.

[@hiko73]

I cannot get over how big she is!! I love her little punk rock hair & her quills look like a very cool skirt

[@CreepersGateway]

This is such a well made video! Jesse is someone I strive to be like. I will be forwarding this video to friends of mine who are concerned when they see displays of my cats nervousness/shyness. I like this video because it shows that even a SUPER skid-dish porcupine (more dangerous than a cat) can be worked with if you exercise patience and positive reinforcement. My cat Bella is very sweet and loving just like Kizmit, even if she runs away or gets loud (yowling) from being uncomfortable. When people take the time to see an anxious animal as anxious rather than a threat understanding follows. Thanks for reading, and thank you to everyone at AnimalWonders for ALWAYS being a model for how animals should be treated. Much love

[@TheAyeAye1]

God Bless you for your skill and patience. This is such a delightful critter.

[@karbear2619]

Cool seeing kismet learning how to go in the crate

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Good Kizmit! Sweet porcupine!💖

[@yenxion6516]

I love her Mohawk.

[@Apostate_ofmind]

wouldnt it be easier on the quills if she had a harness like those dogs ones that make kind of an X on the back, being higher up and away from the quills?

[@candybueno9923]

so cutee as if she is wearing a dress ❤❤❤

[@Morpheus776]

Porcupines are awesome

[@Ravenzpeak]

Kizmit is sooo cute!

[@elizabethleach6346]

Do you think Kizmet might like a dog harness? I've seen a few models that might not impede her quills I think I saw one the could clip behind her head crest, so you wouldn't have to slip it over her head. Edit: What size is she? I might have one that would fit her, never used, it was too big for my dog.

[@Evan._.388]

Elizabeth Leach Why do u want to correct the experts?

[@willarooo]

Q. Pan jessi said kizmet doesn’t like the leash touching her quills, so elizabeth was just offering an idea

[@Myrtle2911]

Oh my goodness! With the collar around her "waist" and the way her quills are arranged, Kizmet looks like she's wearing a fashionable skirt on her walk. So cute!

[@hywodena]

Wooooah that rattling sound is cool

[@ediekoller1144]

Thanks Jessi..Kismet is adorable and its fun to watch you train her too::))

[@Xix1326]

I love all your critters, but I think Kismet is my favorite. She seems like such a gentle creature. Thank you for sharing Kismet and all the other souls with us.

[@sneakerbabeful]

Positive reinforcement makes learning a fun, rewarding game. Yay!

[@a0938038523]

I love her😍

[@raania3184]

Awwwww, Kizmit is sooooooooooo beautiful. I love her. Watching and your bond with Kizzy reminds me of my sugar glider. Thank you so much Jessie. Can't wait to go on another adventure with you. Stay awesome👍💟💟

[@stevenduvall2549]

Such good people doing amazing work!

[@alicec2830]

Soooo pretty and well behaved! I'd love to hug her

[@vicaroo001]

It's a darn shame that kids aren't being exposed to the wonders of nature via your visits with them. When I was in 5th grade, I had a teacher, Mr. Campbell, who had a room full of animals - boa constrictor, squirrels, rats, rabbits -- we even had a Great Horned Owl (injured, couldn't return to the wild) and I became completely enamored with all things "animal". I'm old now, but I still have my own version of a "zoo" -- albeit domesticated animals and 6 fish tanks! Kids need to experience and care for animals to have empathy for them.

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One of the many great things about these videos is that they remind you of the old days of television, before the VCR or on demand viewing, or even KZbin™. What I mean is that we literally look forward to the next episode of Animal Wonders, just like we used to look forward to next week’s episode of our favourite television shows. We are all waiting to see what you do next, and we literally have to wait for you to do it. It’s just wonderful.

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Both of you young ladies are amazing and adorable!

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I love animals and i love how you educate others about them. Thank you for sharing your passion. Thank you for everything you do for all those babies. ❤❤❤

[@lemonshark4961]

Her mohawk is so cool

[@cathyrined9984]

She's such a sweetheart

[@birdwhistle1945]

Cute love watching your video really inspire me coz i have 257 pets so u guy in courage me thank u now i became pro and I rescue now thank you

[@carschmn]

Kismet is so cute

[@DreamyDuskywing]

Her quills sound AMAZING! Sorry Kizzie, I know you only rattle them when scared but the house is really cool!

[@samschannel1111]

she's so smart and such a sweetheart! i love kizmit

[@moejaime2654]

In Vietnam they it little critters like Kizmit ! I have seen the videos on KZbin !

[@eileenlester4342]

Adorable smart girl! 💜

[@tamarrajames3590]

Kismet is adorable, she actually looks like she is wearing a skirt. She is a total girl, and I love to see how interactive she is with you. I also like that you see ‘working with her’ as a fun social time with her and not as training her. You keep a nice connection with her, and give her some leeway to feel that she is winning the game too. She will never be bored with that kind of enrichment and as much social activity she wants and when she does. If that was her first introduction to the yard, the rest will be easy. What are her treats? And how many will she get in a day of exploring as well as doing exactly what YOU want. I think you. Both win this round🖤🇨🇦

[@chibiyumeusa]

I saw the thumbnail without reading the title and thought the space between Kizmit's head and front legs was her open mouth and was like "OMG WHAT ON EARTH IS THAT? Sea monster?!"

[@KaaSerpent]

She's fascinating! Is that quill-rattling thing a warning, like a rattlesnake's tail? Just curious. I'd never heard that before.

[@animalwondersmontana]

Yes, very similar to a rattlesnake. She shakes her tail when she feels nervous or defensive which make she specialized tail quills make that neat noise.

[@someone-wz9yn]

I just remember how small kizmit was when I first saw her, there is a great improvement in her growth.

[@zanewhite17]

Thumbnail tripped me out thought it was a new animal

[@Maybachdemon]

I always love to see how big kizmit has gotten since her first video appearance

[@krystal6137]

I love her hula skirt

[@lisagummclark]

You are so amazing with your animals

[@RobotLovesKitten]

These training videos are so cool! I love to see how you use redirection to help with training.

[@poornidiya3850]

So cutee

[@birdbrain3594]

Me: unable to get my Goffin cockatoo to tolerate wearing a harness. 😩🤦‍♀️ Jessie: gets an African crested porcupine to wear a leash, go in a crate & overcome it's fears. 🤩🥺 I wish I was that skilled at training animals!

[@YourMsRightHere]

She looks like she is wearing a tutu

[@jaybug564]

What kind of treats do you give her? Just curious what her favourite snacks would be. So cute!

[@animalwondersmontana]

She likes pear, carrot, yam, and apple the most!

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❤️❤️❤️

[@iudexe3103]

You should get that KZbin join button, I'd gladly donate

[@kenrickbautista6141]

When you said "Adventure Time", I started getting 'Adventure Time' (TV show) vibes. 😂

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Animal wonder I help with stick bird that was outside

[@budhamotivation6909]

Very careful animal as a pet

[@haileypark3299]

hi

[@noliverk]

Are the quills only dangerous when the animal is frightened and in a defensive stance?

[@keegan9935]

Hi Jessi! It would be amazing if you could do a video on tips for training pets who aren't very food motivated (in my case, a cat)!

[@mazungaz]

nice hairstyle

[@marsargobar2276]

Taking care of a porcupine seems really stressful

[@tlac4120]

Hey Jessi, thanks for the video. I have a question: What are african porcupines doing when they get stuck in a tight space not able to turn around? Going backwards seems to be not possible without breaking the quills. Is there any way for them to avoid this problem? Apart from not getting in trouble at first.

[@animalwondersmontana]

They can back out if they really feel the need. The slower and calmer they back up the fewer quills they catch, but when they're in a hurry they can bend and break some of the outer guard hairs and thinner quills.

[@ahmedehab6872]

More beaver episodes!

[@bitsmart...]

she is so cute - a guinea pig XXXL with spikes

[@charliespinoza1966]

😍

[@KjetilVago]

When Kizmit turns her back to us at 4:05 it looks like she has some kind of insect nest on her butt. What is that?

[@lottieevans3219]

Do you mean the white colouration?

[@KjetilVago]

@@lottieevans3219 No, I mean the two or three yellowish tube-looking things right on the butt.

[@liliaaaaaaaa]

Wow I agree her quills look more like a skirt but I feel more like she would be better suited some Zulu stomping music going on in the background than American country & western. Amazing creature. How on earth did she end up relocated from Africa to a rehab place in the US?

[@misschalpu4663]

Mine always digs the mud. What should i do

[@hyperactivejaz]

What is the yellow on her tail quills?

[@siem8160]

Watch out for Pepé Le Pew ! Warning Pepé, it's a porcupine and isn't cat or a skunk.

[@janellabaxter8372]

Jessie, why do you hold the treat for Kizmitt in the way you do? Why not offer the treat on an open hand?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Sometimes she takes the treat a little too quickly and can bite my finger if it's in the way, so an open palm keeps me safer because she can discern food from hand easier.

[@albertnazarita3255]

Can we have a porcupine pet here in the Philippines...?

[@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010]

😕 nice Mohawk’ !!

[@lottieevans3219]

When you are walking the animals outdoors are you ever nervous about bears or other dangerous wild animals coming near? Also, please can you do a video on how you keep the animals safe if you did have a confrontation with a wild animal? Thanks! Like if you would like to see a video on this!

[@danielb9458]

I was wondering if you could house chinchillas guinea pigs and rabbits in the same area like the romping room

[@animalwondersmontana]

I wouldn't recommend housing rabbits with chinchillas or guinea pigs because they're much stronger than the others and can easily injure them if they become territorial. Rabbits have a very powerful kick and they can be incredibly rough with each other if they aren't bonded. For facilities that are regulated by USDA, like Animal Wonders, rabbits cannot be housed with any other mammal (and sometimes any other animal at all).

[@danielb9458]

@@animalwondersmontana thanks

[@pollyg562]

I BET IM NOT THE ONLY HANDYPERSON THINKING 'THAT CRATE SHOULD OF BEEN DESIGNED WITH DOOR AT BOTH ENDS

[@TiggerIsMyCat]

Does Kizzy need much socialization? Is she getting her socializing mostly from you now that she's not hanging out with the cavies anymore?

[@animalwondersmontana]

She hasn't been with the cavies for over a year now and she gets all of her socialization from her humans caretakers ❤

[@MotherOfWednesday]

Is weird that I wish my rats would stomp when they got annoyed? They are very rarely annoyed or unhappy as they are spoiled rotten and their well being is my pet parent priority but.....a footsie tantrum stomp is kind of adorable.

[@animalwondersmontana]

It was even cuter when she was tiny! I don't like hearing it because it means she's stressed about something, but I can't help but smile a bit because it's an adorable way to tell someone you're upset.

[@mrscary3105]

ever get an injury working with her? I would be very cautious. Maybe too much so?

[@fisherobrien2043]

why can't Kizmit and Keemosabe meet ?

[@SkiesTurnedGrey]

I wish I were a millionaire so I could fund your organization and all the great work you do. Alas, I'm broke as can be. :c I hope my views on your videos help at least in some small degree. Much love from Ohio.

[@ragnkja]

Just because you call a plant a weed doesn’t mean it’s not edible. Goutweed is now considered an invasive weed in Norway, but English monks introduced it in the Middle Ages as a herb/vegetable, and Europeans brought dandelions to America for the same reason.

[@mmseng2]

Love kizzy, but I can't unsee that creepy-as-hell hairy eel-head in the thumbnail.

[@annakoryazhkina7762]

why does she need a leash when she is so motivated to you

[@animalwondersmontana]

She doesn't need a leash when we're just at Animal Wonders, but we need to practice for when she goes back to public presentations in schools. The leash is a "just in case" precaution when working in a location that isn't our own. She could easily damage property with one little chew session, or get too close to an audience member amd make them feel uncomfortable. So learning how to stop, turn around, and come back to me when she feels the leash get tight is neccessary for her to be able to participate in presentations as an ambassador.

[@wwbdwwbd]

Kizmit looks like a little pony wearing a suit full of spikes.

[@LaineyBug2020]

Have you ever been accidentally stuck by one of her quills?

[@animalwondersmontana]

A few times, yes. Usually it's because she accidentally backs up into my leg and a quill gives me a good poke. They're definitely sharp and hurt pretty good.

[@faolanj66]

her quills look a little bit like a tutu

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