White-nosed Coatimundi
Nasua narica
-Pronounced “ka-wat-ih-moon-dee”
-These coatis are members of the raccoon family, Procyonidae
-Found in Arizona and Texas, through Mexico, and throughout Central and South America
-The long, narrow snouts with flexible noses are used for rooting in soil for invertebrates
-They have excellent climbing skills; they also use their long claws to flip over rocks in search of reptiles, insects, and other invertebrates
-They spend most of the day foraging for food
-Diet includes: Invertebrates, small reptiles, fruits, nuts, bird eggs
-They travel in large groups and are very social
-Mating Season: January-March
-Offspring: 2-6 young
HERE AT ALAMEDA:
'Chloe' is the name of the female you see. She is very curious. When not sniffing out new scents, she can be found climbing up her enclosure side or napping in her hammock. She really loves sweet treats. She lives with the gray foxes.