White-Nosed Coati Nasua narica
The white-nosed coati may look like a cross between an anteater and a lemur, but it’s more closely related to the raccoon.
ORIGIN:
Central America
HABITAT:
Forests, grasslands and deserts
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
7-11 lbs
Length: 3-4 ft
DIET:
Small mammals, lizards, insects and fruits
PREDATORS:
Cats, snakes and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp teeth
REPRODUCTION:
77-day gestation; sexually mature at 2 yrs
THREATS:
Human hunting
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
14 yrs
The coati’s long, mobile snout is well adapted to do what?
Clean itself |
Investigate holes |
Taste better | Smell faster |
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