Bats

What has pointy teeth, sleeps during the day and flies during the night? Oh, and let’s not forget about being a carrier of rabies and SARS. The answer is bats. Some might think they look cute and all, but bats can be quite dangerous.

Bats usually eat insects and fruits, but some species also consume the blood of other animals (no reference to vampires whatsoever). For this reason, it might be best to admire these tiny animals in the wild instead of keeping them in captivity.

Wolves and coyotes

In case you didn’t know this, wolves and coyotes are not dogs. Contrary to what some people might think, they are wild and dangerous and will not hesitate to attack you if they ever feel threatened. Those who think that they will have some happy companions to play with, should know that these animals usually sleep during the day. Sure, they also play, but when they feel like it, not when you want it to.

Experts warn against keeping such animals in captivity, even if you think you have made all proper arrangements to make their “staying” as close to their habitat as possible.

Kinkajous

Kinkajous are part of the same family as coati, only a bit smaller. But don’t let those 7 pounds fool you. Kinkajous can be quite aggressive, especially if you wake them up during the day. Not only can they bite you with their sharp teeth or claw you, but they can also scream quite loudly, enough to scare you away and never bother them again.

Kinkajous are known to be nocturnal animals, thus quite active during the night. For all these reasons, they do not make the best of pets.