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Coati

  • Scientific name: Nasua narica
  • found: Southwestern United States to Argentina.
  • Habitat: Forest to tropical areas.
  • Diet: Earthworms, termites, snails, lizards, snakes and mice. Also fruits,roots, nuts, and eggs.

 

coatis animal

a relative to the racoon

Coati climbing a tree

their long tails help them balance as they climb trees.

 

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