WHITE-NOSED COATIS

Female coatis and their young live together in groups called bands, which can have up to thirty members. They travel, play, and search for food as a team, helping each other stay safe in the forest.

Coatis love fruit but also eat insects, eggs, and small animals. Their varied diet makes them important helpers in the ecosystem because they spread seeds and keep insect populations balanced.

Unlike many mammals, coatis are most active during the day. They spend the morning searching for food, resting at midday, and then climbing trees to sleep safely at night.

Coatis are excellent climbers. Their long tails help them balance as they move through trees, looking for fruit or a good place to nap.

Coatis have long, flexible snouts and sharp claws that help them dig in the soil for insects, roots, and fruit. Their strong sense of smell allows them to find food hidden deep underground.

A coati’s nose is one of its best tools. It can sniff out fruit and insects from several meters away, helping it find food that other animals might miss.

Coatis use their long, striped tails to communicate. When they raise their tails high, it signals to the group that it is time to move. Their tails also help them stay visible to one another in tall grass or thick trees.