#coatimundis

[cllynnarts]

[rjzimmerman]

Did you know that coatimundis communicate through a series of chirping sounds? Discover more interesting facts about these unique animals.

From Treehugger:

Though they look like a combination of a lemur, raccoon, monkey (and... piglet?), coatimundis are officially part of the racoon family, or Procyonidae, along with red pandas and olingos. These furry creatures mainly inhabit parts of South and Central America, but can also be found in Arizona and New Mexico. They hang out in trees, have brown-colored fur, and a long snout that helps them forage for insects and fruit. Their ringed tails give off the more racoon-ish vibes, but there are plenty of distinctive characteristics that set coatimundis, also called coatis, apart from their black and white cousins.

The name coatimundi is believed to come from the Tupian languages indigenous to South America. Their word, kua’ti, is a combination of “cua” meaning “belt,” and “tim” meaning “nose,” describing the way the coati sleeps with its nose tucked into its belly. They use these special noses to sniff out grubs like beetles and termites, with the occasional frog, lizard, or mouse. Unlike racoons, who are primarily nocturnal, coatis stay awake during the day. The name “coatimundi” was originally used to describe adult males who live alone (translating into “lone coati”), but it is now used universally.

[artistencyclopedia]

Coati (aka coatimundi) - Basic reference

[loycosart]

A caricature of a coatimundis for figure drawing class.

[randomactsorg]

The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Jacksonville, Florida, plays home to some 40 different (oversized) feline friends, including tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, bobcats, foxes, and coatimundis. As important as the sanctuary’s role may be in rescuing and rehabilitating its residents from dire circumstances, however, it receives no federal or state funding to remain open and must rely on admission fees and the donations of generous supporters to survive. So when three of Random Acts’ staffers learned about Catty Shack’s situation, they knew they couldn’t sit back and do nothing. 

Check out our latest kindness venture and join Random Acts in voicing a collective “…Awwww” at all those adorably fuzzy big cat bellies.

[unbfacts]

[ciego64]

This is Groot, the coatimundi, out for a walk! Coatis are omnivores native to the southwest US, Mexico, Central and South America. Did you know that their snouts are extremely flexible? They can rotate their noses up to 60° in any direction. . . . . . #grootthecoatimundi #coati #coatis #coatimundi #coatimundis #racoonfamily #notapet #nativespecies #outforawalk #libertywildlifeaz #libertywildlife #ilovewhatido #volunteer #volunteering (at Liberty Wildlife) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_RzvxnpUV/?igshid=v6kh4qtw20b3

[ahummingbirdshome]

Coatimundis - oh how badly I wanted to try and pet him/her