The mascot's hard hooves are designed to grasp objects.
Some thought it was AI when seen elsewhere, but this is real.
The mechanism remains a secret.

Additional note:
The hooves are hard enough to clap together with both hands, and the hairy part inside the hoof is too tight for a human finger to fit, making it impossible to pinch.
Observing the video in slow motion provides clues on how it's done.
If we can replicate the same structure, it might be applicable to fur suits as well.

Update.
Two years after its release, someone has finally figured out the hoof trick.
That person is correct.