Common name : Coatimundi, White-nosed Coati, Hog-nosed raccoon
Scientific name : Nasua narica
Family : Procyonidae
Native to : Western North America, Central and South America
Interesting fact : Its nose can rotate, and is used like a digit!
Conservation status : Critically Endangered
The coati is like a raccoon, and it walks on the soles of its feet, like humans and bears. The animals can scale down trees head down first, since their ankles can rotate. Their diet is omnivorous and coatis possess a strong sense of smell, which aids in foraging. Their shelters are made in the canopies of trees above the ground.
