White-nosed Coati

Nasua narica

The White-nosed Coati is an excellent climber, using its long tail to keep its balance on branches, and spends the night in a tree. A member of the raccoon family, it travels in troops of as many as 25 females and young (adult males generally keep to themselves). The young engage in constant noisy play, chasing one another up and down trees. As is usual among social animals, the coati is very vocal, issuing snorts, grunts, screams, whines, and chatters.

Look For : A dog-size brown animal with a long pointed snout and a long tail. Active during the day.

Length : Body 17-26" long.

Habitat : Forests and wooded canyons near water.

Range : Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas along Mexican border.