A raccoon who clearly loves adventure—and naps—accidentally sailed from the U.S. to Belarus inside a shipping container, only to be discovered snoozing on a car dashboard by startled customs officers.
The unexpected traveler, now affectionately named Senya, has settled into quarantine life like a tiny king, charming vets with his polite manners and enthusiastic appetite. What began with simple chicken eggs has blossomed into a gourmet menu of crab sticks and fresh grapes.
Officials will decide his future on February 3rd, with two very different retirement plans on the table: a cozy spot at the Grodno Zoo or a return to the wilds of the Naliboki Forest.