As the world becomes smaller, people seem to be intent on
seeking trinkets and treasures from those places they may never
get the chance to see. As such, artifacts and inhabitants of the
wild world are making their way closer and closer to home. In an
effort to introduce you to one of the more interesting aspects
of nest decoration, I would like to present, for your enjoyment:
The South American Coati Species: Nasua nasua Welcome to the
Jungle The South American coati, also known as the ring-tailed
coati and the hog-nosed raccoon, is a native of (unsurprisingly)
the South American continent. Though other types of coatis are
found up in to Arizona, the South American coati is present
mostly in the tropical regions of Venezuela, Colombia and
Uruguay, down in to Northern Argentina, and in Ecuador. They
have also been seen in the Andes, up to an elevation of about
2500 meters on the eastern and western slopes. The range of the
coati is ever-increasing as they become subject to breeding and
exotic pet trade in the