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Nasua narica
Yawning coati.They are omnivores, preferring small vertebrates, fruits, carrion, insects, and eggs. They can climb trees easily, where the tail is used for balance, but they are most often on the ground foraging. Their predators include boas, raptors, hunting cats, and Tayras (Eira barbara). They readily adapt to human presence; like raccoons, they will raid campsites and trash receptacles. They can be domesticated easily, and have been verified experimentally to be quite intelligent.
Spotted on Jan 4, 2012
Submitted on Mar 30, 2012
11 Comments
Thank you Telse.
Wow! Great shot Luis!
It was yawning Karen Puracan.
Those are some fearsome looking teeth...!
Yes, it was a nice fellow
Thank you Ava, the good news is that it was well cared for.
The 3rd pic looks like "I need a hug!" but with those teeth - I bet he doesn't get many.
Thank you Ava, the good news is that it was well cared for.
Thank you harsuame
This sweet guy could go in the (sadly) Captive Animal mission.
Grandioso !!!!!