Amazing Rainforest Animals

Coatimundi

The Coatimundi

by Tasha Michaleski

I dreamed

I was a coatimundi

Living in a tree of a tropical forest or woodland

Hunting in daylight for invertebrates or fruit

Carefully

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Interesting Facts About the Coatimundi:

What is the meaning of the name coatimundi?: The name coatimundi, which means "loan coati" in Guarani, refers to the solitary lifestyle of the male. He joins a band of females with their young for a very short time to mate with the females; he then leaves the band to continue his life alone until the next mating season.
In what geographic areas do coatimundis live?: The coatimundi (coati for short) is a member of the racoon family (procindae) that lives in tropical forests ranging from the southwestern United States through Central America and into South America.
Why is a coatimundi such a good tree climber?: The ankles of a coati are double jointed and extremely flexible, enabling the animal to descend trees head first!
What does a coatimundi like to eat?: The coatimundi is an omnivore, enjoying a diet of both animals (invertibrates, such as beetles, scorpions, earthworms) and plants (fruits, nuts, tubers).