With the bad reputation bats received from humans simply being humans, it's somehow surprising how they still managed to be the inspiration for a certain superhero
Ever see a bat in the daylight? They are pretty horrifying LOL! I love watching them at dusk, when all you can see is a silhouette dodging and dipping and eating mosquitoes.
Opossums are considered bad because stereotypes of em like raccoons eating trash and carrying rabies and ticks, something which is untrue, Opossums eat ticks and bird eggs, and hate humans because they are shy.
The hate towards bats always saddens me a lot.. 😢 Bats are such fascinating and important for the ecosystems around the world 🦇 they really deserve more love and care
Please cover the brown hyena as well... Really docile creatures that have been hunted to the point of being on the IUCN Red List. Thanks for the videos!
Snakes definitely could've made the list. Ever since the misinterpreted Adam and Eve story, snakes have been seen as evil monsters that should go extinct.
We have inherited fear responses from our ancestors, so the spider and snake forms are inherently scarier to us than similarly sized tetrapods or birds. Repeated safe exposure to these animals will ease those fears, but people spend ever more of their lives away from other animals, aside from pets.
Personally I love snakes. They're beautiful and help control vermin which are capable of spreading horrible diseases. Ignorant people need to leave snakes alone and let them do...snake stuff.... 💯
Thank you for this ❤️. I’m a wildlife rehabilitator and raise orphaned brush tails possums. They’re deeply misunderstood. Curious and delightful! Highly adaptable, huge personalities and native to the land I chose to live on. Harriet
Vultures definitely should have been on this list, they are super useful for cleaning up carrion, and unlike some other scavengers like wild dogs they do not contract or spread carrion based diseases. Very helpful to have around!
My friend had a bat get into their room and they were bitten, reported to animal control, the bat was tested, and came back positive for rabies 😅 my friend got on the treatment regimen real quick and is fine now, but we always joke that they’re rabid. I do love bats, but I’ll keep my distance
Alligators. People move to Florida and treat the gators terribly but they're actually super helpful for our freshwater bodies. Alligators keep the water clean by aquascaping the area. They're not nearly as aggressive as they're made out to be and often people just mistake their behavior. There's loads of videos on YT of folks mistaking a gator basking with its mouth open as getting ready to attack. Unlikely, they keep their mouths open when they're digesting and a full alligator really doesn't want to bother or be bothered.
People really need to cope they are just animals doing their best to survive so I really don’t get why some lose their over the existence of such small creatures
What about the Aye Aye? I feel like they could have made the list, even though I think they're quite cute. Wolves also definitely could have made it on the list as well.
Some other creatures that get unjust hate: - Snakes. Most of them aren't even dangerous, they kills pests like rats, and they get vitriolic hatred. - Pigeons. They are just trying to survive in this urban hell we humans created. - Vultures. They are extremely useful animals, very docile and people dislike them just because the way they look. - Spiders. Again, they catch flies and mosquitoes, most of them don't bite, yet so many people are terrified of them.
All the snakes that come into my garden are venomous and very dangerous. My dogs (which dont venture out of the garden at all) have sustained 3 envenomations between them: no fatality (yet) but VERY expensive and uncertain to treat
Honestly I think the red fox and the common pigeon could be on a list like this, amazing shows of how nature can adapt to urban environments but hated for that very reason
I think the reason people actually hate opossums is because of general false rumors like "they carry rabies" or "their very dirty" but it's actually the opposite for both statements
Here in the US we love opossums. They really do a good job cleaning up people's yards from pests. I even let them eat some of the bad fruits from my trees just to keep them around.
Ikr they not only look cute but also contribute to a lot of good for example : their faeces are perfect fertiliser to help farmers grow their crops and it doesn't have any negative effects on the environment unlike certain man-made fertilisers, and they eat tons of mosquitoes and other insects which otherwise cause us trouble
We have some local possums. Apart from occasionally stealing from my veggie patch, they are nice to have around. They are beautiful little animals. We get flocks of bats flying over or they visit the neighbour's conifer tree, but they cause no problems.
Honestly surprised geese, gulls and rock doves weren’t on this list. They are so unnecessarily hated and in fact many gull species are endangered or declining yet people are still calling for it to be legal to kill them
@@AlmostEthical geese and gulls are very rarely aggressive unless it comes to defending their young. All animals do this, it’s just because they are birds people think they can provoke them without consequences
@@AlmostEthical so? All predators are aggressive to the animals they hunt, it’s called the food chain. Gulls don’t hunt humans. Besides at least gulls don’t throw seals 20+ feet in the air for fun like orcas do, and then nkt even eat them afterwards. Gulls hate is unnecessary, they are just trying to survive and control pests like rats and mice
@@theotheseaeagle The eyes of baby seals!! That's at the top end of nasty. Gulls can also be pests. That's why people don't like them. Don't get me wrong, I am just saying that that is why people don't like gulls. I personally like all birds (aside from certain bloody plovers). We are privileged to live in a time when we can still interact with what might be the last of the great dinosaur dynasty. Future generations will envy us for that (amongst other things). Still, I understand why some people don't like gulls.
Similar to bats, ravens and crows are seen as harbingers of death and disease, but that’s mostly just how we portray them. They are extremely intelligent and have unique personalities.
Mostly because both of those birds are scavengers that often appeared after public executions or after wars in the older times but that was enough to make them look terrible in the eyes of ignorant people
It's so sad and as I have grown thru the years I have realized that many times the hate people have for a creature or person is because of misunderstanding and falsely accusing them for something that isn't true or relevant to them. Almost every creatures success especially the coons and coyote are due to the direct intervention of humans in one way or another. It's the arrogance that is the main key for the hate towards these creatures and I for one love them all and educate kids and adults as well on their misunderstood situations..ok, maybe not roaches and mosquitoes tho 😆
@@TsukiCove ahh darn ok. Well anyways thanks for the reply and I'll still be here to check out what you're doing. But great video quality, and I do enjoy this content as well.
One thing you could have said about raccoons is how clever and resourceful they are and their habits of washing themselves and their food in water is indicative of how clean they actually are
As an American, I would add three birds to this list. The house sparrow, European starling, and rock dove (a/k/a common pigeon) are all non-native species that are here thanks to human intervention. Starlings and house sparrows were brought here at the turn of the 19th C. by some Englishmen who wanted to populate New York City with birds mentioned in the works of Shakespeare. Colonists brought pigeons in the 1600s. They're now the three most widespread and common bird species in North America. They've driven many native species, especially cavity nesters like bluebirds, into the forests and away from people. In cities, they poop all over statues, rooftops, and cars. Starlings and house sparrows make lots of racket but cannot sing. I can't stand the things, but we're stuck with them.
Here in SA we have a problem as hornbills like to peck there reflections and break windows doing this, obviously making them not the most popular bird.
I feel like snakes are the most hated when they serve a good purpose, pest control and because they're hated is because some of them will stand their ground and act all macho, but some are venomous. It's hard for me to hate those boop noodles
Can you do a video on the native birds of New Zealand? Like the Kereru, Kea, Tui, Pukeko, More pork, Fan Tail, Hawk and another 50 others types of species I can't think atm lol
What's up with that? I love pigeons! They are far from the worst features in inner cities, and they eat food that would attract rats. Pigeon meat ("squab" or "dove") is also pretty delicious. I think they're beautiful.
Possums will decimate your baby chickens. I would often find them biting the heads straight off of my chickens at night. Also, the coyote is very dangerous, especially to small children and pets.
Snakes, spiders and sharks are all animals that while yes, can occasionally be dangerous, are deeply deeply misunderstood and hated despite being valuable parts of our ecosystem, having mostly harmless species and wanting to be left alone (especially in the case of Snakes that want nothing to do with humans)
Crows, Pidgeons, Frogs, Vultures, Rats, Amadillos, Wasps, there are so many animals that could fit in this video that you could make an entire series about it.
To be fair most people I know in suburban America have a love hate relationship (more love/respect than hate actually) with most of the animals listed (and others). In my state we are told over and over again about the dangers of rabies. Like we discourage kids from going up to small wild animals. When I visited the UK and parents were encouraging their kids to try and catch the squirrels I was weirded out but learned the UK doesn't have rabies. And people also worry about animals carrying ticks. And people get annoyed when animals like opposums and racoons get into their houses (attics usually) to nest because they destroy stuff. And people are afraid of bats because again you basically have to get a rabies shot if you get bitten (I had a friend bitten, bat wasn't attacking her it just got confused and bit her) and they suck. But bat houses are super common. If a baby any of these animals is found you best believe the Nextdoor app is filled with what's the best thing to do to help it. With coyotes again, alot of people respect and defend them but people get upset when they eat pets. Also with coyotes they have spread within the last few decades to areas that have been developed "urbanized" back in like the 1920/30/40s (so its not like people were used to dealing with them or wolves/bears for that matter). Canadian geese get hated on alot. But whats funny when you watch the videos of them attacking people is that people almost never hurt them even though they could. Like I've seen them hold up both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. And we have PSAs / signs telling us we can't "veer for deer" (people don't want to run over animals and cause accidents that kill people because they don't want to kill animals). Most people don't want the animals hurt and besides someone who is directly affected I don't think people really hate them (exceptions prove the rule). And again, its one thing to be used to dealing with animals, but in my neighborhood when I was a little kid we didn't have coyotes or deer or turkeys and racoons and oppossum are common. I love all of the animals but am still going to complain if I almost hit a deer that ran out into the road, a turkey that chased me when I was on a run, a coyote that attacked my pet, or racoons and oppossums that destroy my attic. But I definitely don't hate them or want them to go away. Because I reallly enjoy seeing them when I am out and about (or through the windows at home) and now they have just as much as a right to be there (if not more) than I do. It's all about managing coexistance. And this includes venting when they annoy you!
just because i try and get 2 vids out a week and some topics need more time so i can only realistically do 3-4 animals otherwise i'd only get one video out. I hope that makes sense and thanks for the support :)
@@TsukiCove Fwiw, I appreciate the greater detail. Just found your channel and subbed a few days ago. Your keen concern for all creatures great and small, interesting insights and wit make for a great watch. Peace.
Oh my god, I saw an opossum on my deck and I honestly got so excited! Such a cutie 🥰 and then I’ve seen a bat in the wild before, too. Right outside a hotel/casino. I’ve always loved bats 🦇 I thought it was so cool to see the bat! I didn’t get to see them in too much detail though, since it was night.
I hate it when humans introduce a species to a habitat they are not native to. Then use the excuse of that animal being an invasive species to mistreat them.
I'm glad raccoons didn't make the list. I had a rabbit hutch as a kid that one day was broken into by a coon. To this day I can still vividly remember the rabbit screams as they were torn apart. I'll never forget, never forgive.
Ever since Shawn Woods of the mousetrap Monday youtube channel featured opossums on his channel I've liked them. I think they are great, useful creatures. They'll also scavenge dead animals so are good for cleaning up an ecosystem.
Having wild animals near your house is like having a bodyguard that will protect you from some species but can come into your house and eat your food or you
4 more hated and misunderstood animals: Wolves: People seem to think they're scary maneating monsters, but wolf attacks are actually extremely rare. Wolves generally try to avoid humans as much as possible and are rightfully just as if not more scared of us. Also like the coyotes mentioned in the video they just act like your dogs would if they were in the wild, they're the closest relatives of dogs. Snakes: There are many very venomous species and for that reason I can definitely understand at least some of the fear of snakes, but some people are irrationally afraid of all snakes. There are more out there that are non-venomous than those that are venomous and even the venomous ones will typically leave humans alone if you simply respect their space. Like the wolves they want nothing to do with you and would rather avoid you than attack if at all possible. They also help control the rodent population since that's a core part of the diet of most species. Rats: Wild rats are a pest species which can also sometimes spread disease so for that reason I do somewhat understand why some people don't like them. However, they are also an incredibly intelligent species and domesticated rats in particular make some of the best pets. They are very social creatures who are able to show empathy. They're also not as unclean as many people think they are, they groom themselves even more than cats and can also be litter trained. Finally, they get unfairly blamed for the black plague. The real problem with regards to that was the fleas, not the rats. Spiders: Like snakes many people unjustly fear them probably because they think they are all dangerous and venomous, and of course many people also don't like the way they look. But the reality is, they're actually even more undeserving of hate than the snakes because there are only a few species which are actually venomous enough to be a danger to humans. The vast majority of them are harmless to humans. Most don't have venom that is potent enough to cause us anything more than mild irritation unless you're unlucky enough to be allergic, and some may even be incapable of biting us at all because their fangs are incapable of puncturing our skin. Also, like snakes they do not like confrontation especially with animals several times their size like humans and will try to avoid people as much as possible rather than attack. They also serve a similar purpose to snakes in the ecosystem, but with insects instead of rodents.
The "opossum", as no American has ever once called them. Sorry, I understand why you call them that, just in the states the O is entirely silent. They're fascinating little things, though. We have some that would venture onto our porch to get at the birdseed. PS: Raccoons are also awesome. Maybe I'm just in ah of these midsized scavengers.
We had a opossum that would sleep with our outdoor cat in her hut. Even ate with her, never cleaned the bowl like raccoons. Just ate what she needed. We named her patty.
I used to live in California and can say that we have had bad times with them. The opossums would come into our house and kill our chickens which is why we don't like them.
They have only ate the dead ones for me. I don't even close my run anymore because it's just easier if they can come in and take the bodies. 15 years, loads of different individuals, never had an opossum go after a live bird. That's some bad luck you got, or maybe a totally different breed. I'm all the way in florida. Ours are quite small, super smart and sweet though.
Honestly having a brush tallied possum break into your home only to eat those bananas is more of a blessing than a curse because they are so cute but it would be a curse for your sanity and wallet
I live next to a somewhat small pond, but it's still big enough for ducks and geese to swim in it. Many people just throw food in their faces. it's really sad :(
Wild rats are dangeorous tho and have capabilities to bite and injure people if their infected. Plus rats are just really ugly, I never liked them at all
I've proposed on rewilding and New Zealand wildlife Facebook groups that little eagles and one or more species of tinamou should be introduced to New Zealand. They're the closest living relatives of Haast's eagle and moas, respectively. It would give Mother Nature the ingredients to fill vacant instead of recreating the wheel.
sometimes I have to hand it to the youtube algorithm for finding what I was actually looking for. I love animals/creatures that people tend to think are icky, when each creature can be neat in its own way. (except mosquitos and ticks, screw them. but every other creature :) )
Possums are actually not hated anywhere near what you claim… they are more just a thing that exists then a thing people go out of their way to dislike or mistreat… Altho they are more often feared or atleast their sound is incredibly intimidating when unexpected
I love opossums until they come on my deck 3 weeks in a row. I'll live trap them relocate them, before i do anything. Some end up getting permanently removed from existence. Don't enjoy it but it's the only thing you can so sometimes.
There's plenty of possums to go around, nothing wrong with it if they don't suffer. But relocating animals is a myth. Most relocated animals just starve to death or die quickly. Relocating is done for someone to feel better about themselves, not for the good of the animal.
I'm honestly surprised sharks aren't on the list. Sadly, they're hated by many people too even though they're NOT out to get us and are essential to the ocean
Next on our list, the number one hated and misunderstood animal, the Thylacine, aka the Tasmanian De- oh wait. Now we move on to the next creature on the list.
Woodchucks or Groundhogs are Marmots they can be cute but, they can wipe out a garden as I discovered this summer. This chubby little friend wiped out my sweet potato patches. It's still living under my tool shed. I get upset but, what can I do it has to eat too.
I dislike the idea of “hating” any creature as they are ALL just doing what they evolved to do. I am regularly angry at predators when they target my chickens but that is different than hate. I protect my livestock by eliminating predators that encroach on my property and actively attack my animals. If they leave us alone then we leave them alone. And I don’t hate them for doing what they do, I just have to regulate the ones that prey on my non native animals.
I love all of these creatures except possums which I have no real opinion on, and coyotes which I don't really have any hatred nor love for, about neutral. Bats, opossums, and raccoons are great though
I rarely see the American possum or coyote these days. The raccoon is more commonly sighted in my neighborhood nowadays. I do not hate any of these creatures though, never have.
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With the bad reputation bats received from humans simply being humans, it's somehow surprising how they still managed to be the inspiration for a certain superhero
Bats are an inspiration simply because they are scary night creatures haha
Daredevil!
Ever see a bat in the daylight? They are pretty horrifying LOL! I love watching them at dusk, when all you can see is a silhouette dodging and dipping and eating mosquitoes.
Also some of them are actually pretty cute especially flying foxes
Winged freak terrorizes. Wait'll they get a load of me....
The opossums is the saddest thing man. They are cute and do nothing wrong.
i agree they're really cool creatures
Two of them bit my dog and he killed them
Opossums are considered bad because stereotypes of em like raccoons eating trash and carrying rabies and ticks, something which is untrue, Opossums eat ticks and bird eggs, and hate humans because they are shy.
@@TsukiCove meh, they're pretty damn scary to see at 2:00 a.m.
@@TheMadTurtle bruh how small is your dog? 😂 mine would’ve chewed up both of them
Ever since I watched over the hedge as a kid I’ve always thought opossums were cool. It’s sad that they get hated on so much.
perfect role for Shatner
That movie only got bad reviews because it's not Disney, pfff! It was a solid little film, and cute.
@@KFrost-fx7dtYeah it's nothing remarkable, but it's pleasant and has a nice message about found family.
The hate towards bats always saddens me a lot.. 😢 Bats are such fascinating and important for the ecosystems around the world 🦇 they really deserve more love and care
Put up bat houses, they love them.
@@MrRoccoMarchegiano Definitely! I already have one in my garden 😊🦇
@@MrRoccoMarchegiano I didn't know that was a thing. I just learned something. I agree with you guys though, bats are fairly awesome 🦇🦇🦇
Please cover the brown hyena as well... Really docile creatures that have been hunted to the point of being on the IUCN Red List. Thanks for the videos!
They can and do take chickens, kids and calfs, but brown hyenas are way less likely to do so than dogs. And yet dogs get a pass. It's not fair.
Yes !!! Everyone only talks about spotted hyenas!! There’s 3 other hyenas to talk about !
all hyenas tbh
yeah brown and striped get a lot of hate too.
They're very cute and just want to survive
@Oreo Ama Kameraya Bakan [Arapları yiyorum 😋] those guys are said to be connected with jinns(AKA genies) mostly ghouls
@Oreo Ama Kameraya Bakan [Arapları yiyorum 😋] ouch, does Turkey has tales and legends of jinns?
Snakes definitely could've made the list. Ever since the misinterpreted Adam and Eve story, snakes have been seen as evil monsters that should go extinct.
I like snakes so much that i lie to myself that a giant mosquito did it
We have inherited fear responses from our ancestors, so the spider and snake forms are inherently scarier to us than similarly sized tetrapods or birds. Repeated safe exposure to these animals will ease those fears, but people spend ever more of their lives away from other animals, aside from pets.
@@NotRuyaki The good thing is, it doesn't really matter anyway because it's a fictional story.
@@Laz3rCat95 true
Personally I love snakes. They're beautiful and help control vermin which are capable of spreading horrible diseases. Ignorant people need to leave snakes alone and let them do...snake stuff.... 💯
I expected to see spiders on this list. Spiders are super misunderstood.
No they aren't. Spiders are scary super-predators who love nothing more than killing and eating humans.
Thank you for this ❤️.
I’m a wildlife rehabilitator and raise orphaned brush tails possums. They’re deeply misunderstood. Curious and delightful! Highly adaptable, huge personalities and native to the land I chose to live on.
Harriet
Vultures definitely should have been on this list, they are super useful for cleaning up carrion, and unlike some other scavengers like wild dogs they do not contract or spread carrion based diseases. Very helpful to have around!
Man this guy's channel is very underated. Keep it up people will notice how amazing it is.
My friend had a bat get into their room and they were bitten, reported to animal control, the bat was tested, and came back positive for rabies 😅 my friend got on the treatment regimen real quick and is fine now, but we always joke that they’re rabid.
I do love bats, but I’ll keep my distance
Alligators. People move to Florida and treat the gators terribly but they're actually super helpful for our freshwater bodies. Alligators keep the water clean by aquascaping the area. They're not nearly as aggressive as they're made out to be and often people just mistake their behavior. There's loads of videos on YT of folks mistaking a gator basking with its mouth open as getting ready to attack. Unlikely, they keep their mouths open when they're digesting and a full alligator really doesn't want to bother or be bothered.
I remember my kiwi friend first introducing me to possums as "the national speedbump" alongside the cane toad, it was funny.
People really need to cope they are just animals doing their best to survive so I really don’t get why some lose their over the existence of such small creatures
The opposum is an amazing animal. Almost like superpowers but cursed with a short lifespan
What about the Aye Aye? I feel like they could have made the list, even though I think they're quite cute. Wolves also definitely could have made it on the list as well.
Aye ayes are pretty cool for sure. Voiced by Cedric the Entertainer or otherwise ;)
The aye-aye was once slaughtered by native people because of its appearence.
I love all of those creatures. It’s heartbreaking
Some other creatures that get unjust hate:
- Snakes. Most of them aren't even dangerous, they kills pests like rats, and they get vitriolic hatred.
- Pigeons. They are just trying to survive in this urban hell we humans created.
- Vultures. They are extremely useful animals, very docile and people dislike them just because the way they look.
- Spiders. Again, they catch flies and mosquitoes, most of them don't bite, yet so many people are terrified of them.
Sharks as well. They're not bloodthirsty monsters, just animals trying to survive and most species are harmless
All the snakes that come into my garden are venomous and very dangerous. My dogs (which dont venture out of the garden at all) have sustained 3 envenomations between them: no fatality (yet) but VERY expensive and uncertain to treat
Honestly I think the red fox and the common pigeon could be on a list like this, amazing shows of how nature can adapt to urban environments but hated for that very reason
I think the reason people actually hate opossums is because of general false rumors like "they carry rabies" or "their very dirty" but it's actually the opposite for both statements
Raccoon hatred is different than a opossum because they are known yo carry rabies for months without symptoms.
and one of the few Mammals that can carry Rabies and not be killed by it.
Here in the US we love opossums. They really do a good job cleaning up people's yards from pests. I even let them eat some of the bad fruits from my trees just to keep them around.
I hate possums. They will eat every baby chicken you have and bite your hen's heads off when they roost.
Another excellent one Tsuki one my fav animal on the list possums I wouldn’t mind if one lived with me tbh I just love them 😀😀
Also tarantulas are hated and I don’t get it,just because a creature looks alien doesn’t mean it is bad
Tarantulas are so cute
@@jurgenludwig8292 yep, especially the slings
@@jurgenludwig8292 jumping spider. Look it up.
Bats are cute idk why people despised them
They’re a rodent species and carry diseases such as Ebola and Covid.
Ikr they not only look cute but also contribute to a lot of good for example : their faeces are perfect fertiliser to help farmers grow their crops and it doesn't have any negative effects on the environment unlike certain man-made fertilisers, and they eat tons of mosquitoes and other insects which otherwise cause us trouble
These animals don’t deserve this
We have some local possums. Apart from occasionally stealing from my veggie patch, they are nice to have around. They are beautiful little animals. We get flocks of bats flying over or they visit the neighbour's conifer tree, but they cause no problems.
Honestly surprised geese, gulls and rock doves weren’t on this list. They are so unnecessarily hated and in fact many gull species are endangered or declining yet people are still calling for it to be legal to kill them
When it comes to geese and gulls, they earned their dislikes with aggression, although I personally don't mind them.
@@AlmostEthical geese and gulls are very rarely aggressive unless it comes to defending their young. All animals do this, it’s just because they are birds people think they can provoke them without consequences
@@theotheseaeagle Gulls are aggressive predators. They peck the eyes out of baby seals.
@@AlmostEthical so? All predators are aggressive to the animals they hunt, it’s called the food chain. Gulls don’t hunt humans. Besides at least gulls don’t throw seals 20+ feet in the air for fun like orcas do, and then nkt even eat them afterwards. Gulls hate is unnecessary, they are just trying to survive and control pests like rats and mice
@@theotheseaeagle The eyes of baby seals!! That's at the top end of nasty. Gulls can also be pests. That's why people don't like them.
Don't get me wrong, I am just saying that that is why people don't like gulls. I personally like all birds (aside from certain bloody plovers).
We are privileged to live in a time when we can still interact with what might be the last of the great dinosaur dynasty. Future generations will envy us for that (amongst other things).
Still, I understand why some people don't like gulls.
Do a video of the best zoos when it comes to conservation.
The only fear I have towards such creatures is my fear of disease! But I do love all creatures and I can see the beauty of such innocent creatures.
Pigeons are really misunderstood, tho then again so are a lot of bird species like vultures and corvids
Similar to bats, ravens and crows are seen as harbingers of death and disease, but that’s mostly just how we portray them. They are extremely intelligent and have unique personalities.
Mostly because both of those birds are scavengers that often appeared after public executions or after wars in the older times but that was enough to make them look terrible in the eyes of ignorant people
It's so sad and as I have grown thru the years I have realized that many times the hate people have for a creature or person is because of misunderstanding and falsely accusing them for something that isn't true or relevant to them. Almost every creatures success especially the coons and coyote are due to the direct intervention of humans in one way or another. It's the arrogance that is the main key for the hate towards these creatures and I for one love them all and educate kids and adults as well on their misunderstood situations..ok, maybe not roaches and mosquitoes tho 😆
Hey can we get an update on the snake heads if you still have them? Thanks!
I did put out a video ages ago about it but i rehomed them because i had to move but in the future i would like to keep them again
@@TsukiCove ahh darn ok. Well anyways thanks for the reply and I'll still be here to check out what you're doing. But great video quality, and I do enjoy this content as well.
Possums are awesome
One thing you could have said about raccoons is how clever and resourceful they are and their habits of washing themselves and their food in water is indicative of how clean they actually are
Part 2 should include vultures and hyenas
those two are my one of my favorite animals :3
As an American, I would add three birds to this list. The house sparrow, European starling, and rock dove (a/k/a common pigeon) are all non-native species that are here thanks to human intervention.
Starlings and house sparrows were brought here at the turn of the 19th C. by some Englishmen who wanted to populate New York City with birds mentioned in the works of Shakespeare. Colonists brought pigeons in the 1600s. They're now the three most widespread and common bird species in North America. They've driven many native species, especially cavity nesters like bluebirds, into the forests and away from people. In cities, they poop all over statues, rooftops, and cars. Starlings and house sparrows make lots of racket but cannot sing. I can't stand the things, but we're stuck with them.
Here in SA we have a problem as hornbills like to peck there reflections and break windows doing this, obviously making them not the most popular bird.
Reptiles and Pitbulls.
I feel like snakes are the most hated when they serve a good purpose, pest control and because they're hated is because some of them will stand their ground and act all macho, but some are venomous. It's hard for me to hate those boop noodles
Coyotes, Sharks, Snakes, Bats, Spiders, Centipedes, Crocodiles the list goes on and anything that isnt visually appealing or cute looking
You should’ve added vultures
Can you do a video on the native birds of New Zealand? Like the Kereru, Kea, Tui, Pukeko, More pork, Fan Tail, Hawk and another 50 others types of species I can't think atm lol
I would put pigeons on here. It was a culture shock when I first moved to the US and heard that people hate pigeons.
What's up with that? I love pigeons! They are far from the worst features in inner cities, and they eat food that would attract rats. Pigeon meat ("squab" or "dove") is also pretty delicious. I think they're beautiful.
@@KFrost-fx7dt Yeah. It's not like pigeons ruin nature. They, to my knowledge, live ONLY in cities(at least in America).
Possums will decimate your baby chickens. I would often find them biting the heads straight off of my chickens at night. Also, the coyote is very dangerous, especially to small children and pets.
Snakes, spiders and sharks are all animals that while yes, can occasionally be dangerous, are deeply deeply misunderstood and hated despite being valuable parts of our ecosystem, having mostly harmless species and wanting to be left alone (especially in the case of Snakes that want nothing to do with humans)
Crows, Pidgeons, Frogs, Vultures, Rats, Amadillos, Wasps, there are so many animals that could fit in this video that you could make an entire series about it.
To be fair most people I know in suburban America have a love hate relationship (more love/respect than hate actually) with most of the animals listed (and others). In my state we are told over and over again about the dangers of rabies. Like we discourage kids from going up to small wild animals. When I visited the UK and parents were encouraging their kids to try and catch the squirrels I was weirded out but learned the UK doesn't have rabies. And people also worry about animals carrying ticks. And people get annoyed when animals like opposums and racoons get into their houses (attics usually) to nest because they destroy stuff. And people are afraid of bats because again you basically have to get a rabies shot if you get bitten (I had a friend bitten, bat wasn't attacking her it just got confused and bit her) and they suck. But bat houses are super common. If a baby any of these animals is found you best believe the Nextdoor app is filled with what's the best thing to do to help it. With coyotes again, alot of people respect and defend them but people get upset when they eat pets. Also with coyotes they have spread within the last few decades to areas that have been developed "urbanized" back in like the 1920/30/40s (so its not like people were used to dealing with them or wolves/bears for that matter).
Canadian geese get hated on alot. But whats funny when you watch the videos of them attacking people is that people almost never hurt them even though they could. Like I've seen them hold up both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. And we have PSAs / signs telling us we can't "veer for deer" (people don't want to run over animals and cause accidents that kill people because they don't want to kill animals). Most people don't want the animals hurt and besides someone who is directly affected I don't think people really hate them (exceptions prove the rule). And again, its one thing to be used to dealing with animals, but in my neighborhood when I was a little kid we didn't have coyotes or deer or turkeys and racoons and oppossum are common. I love all of the animals but am still going to complain if I almost hit a deer that ran out into the road, a turkey that chased me when I was on a run, a coyote that attacked my pet, or racoons and oppossums that destroy my attic. But I definitely don't hate them or want them to go away. Because I reallly enjoy seeing them when I am out and about (or through the windows at home) and now they have just as much as a right to be there (if not more) than I do. It's all about managing coexistance. And this includes venting when they annoy you!
I’ve noticed in your more recent videos you’ve only included 3-4 animals rather than the usual 5. Why is this?
(I’m still enjoying your videos btw)
just because i try and get 2 vids out a week and some topics need more time so i can only realistically do 3-4 animals otherwise i'd only get one video out. I hope that makes sense and thanks for the support :)
@@TsukiCove Fwiw, I appreciate the greater detail. Just found your channel and subbed a few days ago. Your keen concern for all creatures great and small, interesting insights and wit make for a great watch. Peace.
Oh my god, I saw an opossum on my deck and I honestly got so excited! Such a cutie 🥰 and then I’ve seen a bat in the wild before, too. Right outside a hotel/casino. I’ve always loved bats 🦇 I thought it was so cool to see the bat! I didn’t get to see them in too much detail though, since it was night.
I hate it when humans introduce a species to a habitat they are not native to. Then use the excuse of that animal being an invasive species to mistreat them.
I'm glad raccoons didn't make the list. I had a rabbit hutch as a kid that one day was broken into by a coon. To this day I can still vividly remember the rabbit screams as they were torn apart. I'll never forget, never forgive.
Why did you leave it vulnerable in the open though?
Ever since Shawn Woods of the mousetrap Monday youtube channel featured opossums on his channel I've liked them. I think they are great, useful creatures. They'll also scavenge dead animals so are good for cleaning up an ecosystem.
One of the most misunderstood animals has got to either be the bats or hyeanas
Having wild animals near your house is like having a bodyguard that will protect you from some species but can come into your house and eat your food or you
Opossoms are cute af i love the little one hanging from its little tail
4 more hated and misunderstood animals:
Wolves: People seem to think they're scary maneating monsters, but wolf attacks are actually extremely rare. Wolves generally try to avoid humans as much as possible and are rightfully just as if not more scared of us. Also like the coyotes mentioned in the video they just act like your dogs would if they were in the wild, they're the closest relatives of dogs.
Snakes: There are many very venomous species and for that reason I can definitely understand at least some of the fear of snakes, but some people are irrationally afraid of all snakes. There are more out there that are non-venomous than those that are venomous and even the venomous ones will typically leave humans alone if you simply respect their space. Like the wolves they want nothing to do with you and would rather avoid you than attack if at all possible. They also help control the rodent population since that's a core part of the diet of most species.
Rats: Wild rats are a pest species which can also sometimes spread disease so for that reason I do somewhat understand why some people don't like them. However, they are also an incredibly intelligent species and domesticated rats in particular make some of the best pets. They are very social creatures who are able to show empathy. They're also not as unclean as many people think they are, they groom themselves even more than cats and can also be litter trained. Finally, they get unfairly blamed for the black plague. The real problem with regards to that was the fleas, not the rats.
Spiders: Like snakes many people unjustly fear them probably because they think they are all dangerous and venomous, and of course many people also don't like the way they look. But the reality is, they're actually even more undeserving of hate than the snakes because there are only a few species which are actually venomous enough to be a danger to humans. The vast majority of them are harmless to humans. Most don't have venom that is potent enough to cause us anything more than mild irritation unless you're unlucky enough to be allergic, and some may even be incapable of biting us at all because their fangs are incapable of puncturing our skin. Also, like snakes they do not like confrontation especially with animals several times their size like humans and will try to avoid people as much as possible rather than attack. They also serve a similar purpose to snakes in the ecosystem, but with insects instead of rodents.
Can’t them poisoned be brought back to Australia?
Tarantulas, definitely. Most spiders too. And foxes don't prey on pets, and I've seen many ppl saying that online to justify hunting them.
The "opossum", as no American has ever once called them.
Sorry, I understand why you call them that, just in the states the O is entirely silent. They're fascinating little things, though. We have some that would venture onto our porch to get at the birdseed.
PS: Raccoons are also awesome. Maybe I'm just in ah of these midsized scavengers.
We had a opossum that would sleep with our outdoor cat in her hut. Even ate with her, never cleaned the bowl like raccoons. Just ate what she needed. We named her patty.
I cant understand how people hate possums, theyre so cute! but they make some scary noises outside my window when im trying to sleep
10\10 video 💙👍
Thank you Mr opossum :)
You could do most hated birds,such as starlings,house sparrows and vultures.
And pigeons, ask a new Yorker.
I used to live in California and can say that we have had bad times with them. The opossums would come into our house and kill our chickens which is why we don't like them.
They have only ate the dead ones for me. I don't even close my run anymore because it's just easier if they can come in and take the bodies. 15 years, loads of different individuals, never had an opossum go after a live bird. That's some bad luck you got, or maybe a totally different breed. I'm all the way in florida. Ours are quite small, super smart and sweet though.
@@MrRoccoMarchegiano I live in South Dakota and have had opossums kill chickens.
Opossums can even make good pets believe it or not.
Honestly having a brush tallied possum break into your home only to eat those bananas is more of a blessing than a curse because they are so cute but it would be a curse for your sanity and wallet
I live next to a somewhat small pond, but it's still big enough for ducks and geese to swim in it. Many people just throw food in their faces. it's really sad :(
awesome vid
Thanks i appreciate the support :)
the aye aye of Madagascar was the first thing that came to my mind when I clicked on the video
Rats are greatly misunderstood and are highly intelligent animals. Very friendly too.
Wild rats are dangeorous tho and have capabilities to bite and injure people if their infected. Plus rats are just really ugly, I never liked them at all
I've proposed on rewilding and New Zealand wildlife Facebook groups that little eagles and one or more species of tinamou should be introduced to New Zealand. They're the closest living relatives of Haast's eagle and moas, respectively. It would give Mother Nature the ingredients to fill vacant instead of recreating the wheel.
Poor Animals, Some of the Bat species are the reasons why some of the species of Plants pollenates and Spread the seeds To make a new growing trees.
sometimes I have to hand it to the youtube algorithm for finding what I was actually looking for. I love animals/creatures that people tend to think are icky, when each creature can be neat in its own way. (except mosquitos and ticks, screw them. but every other creature :) )
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪💪💪💪💯 love your vids
Possums are actually not hated anywhere near what you claim… they are more just a thing that exists then a thing people go out of their way to dislike or mistreat…
Altho they are more often feared or atleast their sound is incredibly intimidating when unexpected
I absolutely hate gnats, flies, roaches, ants and hornets
please do a part 4 :)
Australian possums are astonishingly cute. Ours look like a giant greasy rat with sharp teeth.
I love opossums until they come on my deck 3 weeks in a row. I'll live trap them relocate them, before i do anything. Some end up getting permanently removed from existence. Don't enjoy it but it's the only thing you can so sometimes.
There's plenty of possums to go around, nothing wrong with it if they don't suffer. But relocating animals is a myth. Most relocated animals just starve to death or die quickly. Relocating is done for someone to feel better about themselves, not for the good of the animal.
Mosquitoes are ESSENTIAL for the ecosystems !!! Without them, most of the birds, bats, fireflies and frogs would have no food and would disappear 😔
Mosquitoes are hated and misurderstood.
@@paulochon7692 misunderstood my ass! Damned things purposely target humans. I know they gotta survive but maybe they should try hygiene!
I'm honestly surprised sharks aren't on the list. Sadly, they're hated by many people too even though they're NOT out to get us and are essential to the ocean
Next on our list, the number one hated and misunderstood animal, the Thylacine, aka the Tasmanian De- oh wait.
Now we move on to the next creature on the list.
You named some of my favorite animals.
I need a part 2 where you talk bout pigeons
Bats aren't always depicted as evil, though it is quite disproportionate, a fact I didn't realize until I was almost 18.
Woodchucks or Groundhogs are Marmots they can be cute but, they can wipe out a garden as I discovered this summer. This chubby little friend wiped out my sweet potato patches. It's still living under my tool shed. I get upset but, what can I do it has to eat too.
Possums are literally the biggie man of chickens
3:16 Have any marsupials ever occupied New Zealand before human involvement?
I've always loved opossums I think their adorable and they only want food.. but trash pandas are evil and an adorable nightmare
I can't understand why people hate bats! I think they are absolutely cool. And cute (and the "ugly ones" are fine)
I dislike the idea of “hating” any creature as they are ALL just doing what they evolved to do. I am regularly angry at predators when they target my chickens but that is different than hate. I protect my livestock by eliminating predators that encroach on my property and actively attack my animals. If they leave us alone then we leave them alone. And I don’t hate them for doing what they do, I just have to regulate the ones that prey on my non native animals.
Mosquitos do serve to fill an important niche
Good Video Sir
Procyon lotor is my favorite NA Mammal. Wish I could have a pet one.
I love all of these creatures except possums which I have no real opinion on, and coyotes which I don't really have any hatred nor love for, about neutral. Bats, opossums, and raccoons are great though
Mosquitoes are hugely important, with many species being pollinators and a source of food for many other animals.
A good one for this list is the house centipede.
I rarely see the American possum or coyote these days. The raccoon is more commonly sighted in my neighborhood nowadays.
I do not hate any of these creatures though, never have.