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South American Coati
Nasua nasua
The South American coati, also known as the ring-tailed coati, is a diurnal, highly social mammal native to South America. Recognizable by its elongated, flexible snout and distinctive ringed tail, the coati is an agile climber and forager. Coatis live in groups called bands, ty…
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- Coatis have double-jointed ankles that can rotate beyond 180 degrees, enabling them to descend trees headfirst.
- Coatis use their long, flexible noses to sniff out insects hidden under logs and leaf litter. They are excellent climbers and often sleep in trees for safety. Unlike most other members of the raccoon family, coatis are active during the day.
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