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Coatis (from Tupí ), [1] also known as coatimundis ( / koʊˌɑːtɪˈmʌndi / ), [2] [3] are members of the family Procyonidae in the genera Nasua and Nasuella (comprising the subtribe Nasuina ). They are diurnal mammals native to South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Southwestern United States.
Andy Hernandez (born January 3, 1950), better known by his stage name Coati Mundi, is an American musician, percussionist, notably playing the vibraphone, and a member of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, then of Kid Creole and the Coconuts.
- There Are Four Types of Coatimundi. The number of coatimundi species varies depending on who you ask but falls in the realm of two to six. The IUCN Red List has assessed four: the white-nosed coati (nasua narica, sometimes referred to as pizote), found from Arizona and New Mexico into northwest Colombia; the South American coati (nasua nasua, also known as the ring-tailed coati), found in north Argentina to Uruguay; the western mountain coati (nasuella olivacea) found in the Colombian and Ecuadorian Andes; and the eastern mountain coati (nasuella meridensis), found in the Venezuelan Andes.
- Coatis Are Named for Their Unique Noses. The name coatimundi is believed to come from the Tupian languages indigenous to South America. Their word, kua’ti, is a combination of “cua” meaning “belt” and “tim” meaning “nose,” describing the way the coati sleeps with its nose tucked into its belly.
- They Give Birth in Trees. Along with being good swimmers, coatis are excellent climbers. While most of the day is spent foraging for food on the ground, they do their sleeping, mating, and birthing in trees.
- Coatis Babysit Each Other’s Offspring. Coati kits are able to stand on their own after 19 days and can climb at 26 days, being cared for in the isolated nests until they are about six weeks old and can rejoin their mother’s social group.
Coati Mundi. Actor: On the Road. Andy (Coati's birth name) was raised in Spanish Harlem, New York City. He has a degree in business from NYU. At college he discovered his passion for the arts thus he would spend most of his free time hanging out with musicians, actors and poets.
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Aug 30, 2022 · Learn about the coatimundi, a social and smart mammal native to Central and South America. Find out why it's not a good idea to keep one as a pet, and how it differs from other members of the Procyonid family.
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