Coati (juvenile)

Description:

Photo take near home in a jungle path juvenile coati just eating some fruits. Adult coatis measure 33 to 69 cm from head to the base of the tail, which can be as long as their bodies. Coatis are about 30 cm tall at the shoulder, and weigh between 2 and 8 kg, about the size of a large house cat. Males can become almost twice as large as females and have large, sharp canine teeth. The above measurements are for the white-nosed and South America coatis.

Habitat:

They are diurnal mammals native to South America, Central America, and south-western North America. Overall, coatis are widespread, occupying habitats ranging from hot and arid areas to humid Amazonian rainforests or even cold Andean mountain slopes, including grasslands and bushy areas. Wikipedia.

Notes:

Coatis are very common in the Yucatan Peninsula.