Coati
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Nasua narica
Mobile snout
The sensitive, probing nose is used to locate and extract insects, spiders, and other food from cracks and holes.
Long, banded tail
The coati's tail aids in balancing when climbing and is used as a visual signal to other group members.
Habitat/Range
Forests and scrublands of the southwestern United States, Central America, and South America
Wild Diet
Insects, Spiders, Fruits, and Small reptiles
Predators
Jaguars and Large birds of prey
Reproduction
Female coatis live in large social groups, but leave the group to give birth. They rejoin the group when the young are 2 months old. Males are solitary.
Conservation Status
THREATENED
Threatened due to habitat destruction.
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