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Coati (Nasau nasau)


Coati (Nasau nasau)
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Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 697] (2745)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-10
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 350 D, Canon EF 55-200 mm 1:4.5-5.6 II USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-23 5:22
Viewed: 892
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Taken at the Burgers Zoo in Arnhem.

From the internet:

The coati, Nasua nasua, also known as the hog-nosed coon, is a member of the raccoon family (Procyonidae); a diurnal mammal native to South, Central and south-western North America. The coati is a mammal related to the raccoon, but the species has a characteristic, long snout with somewhat pig-like features and bear-like paws. Ring-Tailed coatis have a either a light brown or black coat, with a lighter under-part and a white-ringed tail in most cases. All coatis share a slender head with an elongated, slightly upward-turned nose, small ears, dark feet and a long, non-prehensile tail used for balance and signalling.

Adults measure 41 to 67 cm from head to the base of the tail, which will add 30 to 60 cm to their length. Coatis are about 30 cm tall at the shoulder, and weigh between 3 and 8 kg, about the size of a large housecat. Males can become almost twice as large as females and have large, sharp canine teeth.
They have strong limbs to climb and dig, and have a reputation for intelligence, like their fellow procyonid the raccoon.

Coatis walk on the soles of their feet, like the Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), but contrary to their much bigger relatives, coatis are able to descend trees headfirst thanks to a double-jointed, flexible ankle. They prefer to sleep or rest in elevated places and niches, like the rainforest canopy, in crudely-built sleeping nests.
In the wild, coatis live for about 7 to 8 years, while in captivity they can live for up to 15 years.

The coati communicates its intentions or moods with chirping, snorting or grunting sounds. Different chirping sounds are used to express joy during social grooming, appeasement after fights, or to convey irritation or anger. Snorting while digging, along with an erect tail, states territorial or food claims during foraging.

The coati's breeding season mainly corresponds with the start of the rainy season to coincide with maximum availability of food, especially fruits: between January and March in some areas, and between October and February in others. During the breeding season, an adult male is accepted into the band of females and juveniles near the beginning of the breeding season, leading to a polygynous mating system.

The pregnant females separate from the group, build a nest on a tree or in a rocky niche and, after a gestation period of about 11 weeks, give birth to litters of 3 to 7 young. About six weeks after birth, the females and their young will rejoin the band. Females become sexually mature at 2 years of age, while males will acquire sexual maturity at 3 years of age.
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Hi Nell,
I like the shot for the reflections and the
composition.Well done.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

hi nel!
wonderful shot and reflection.
tfs
zoran

nice shot of this animal, Nel..

you can say i never saw this animal before.. hehe.. until here.. i like the reflection in the water too.. very clear.. great shot and detail. good job.

hope you have a wonderful weekend.

regards, terry

Apart beestje Nel,
genomen met prachtige weerspiegeling
Groet

Josine

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2008-02-24 12:13]

Hi Nel
Well divided frame with excellent reflection an great colors.
TFS
Argiris

Hi Nel

What a great looking animal. I love the reflection and the pose you caught. Nice work

TFS

Karan

hi Neli

good Compo with nice reflections
good pose of Coati

tfs
jagroopsingh

*thanks a lot for your nice words about ºReddºº

Hi Nel,

Ook nog nooit gezien.
Mijn kleinzoon zei in de dierentuin dat hij alle dieren nu wel kende, dus heb ik hem verteld dat er nog veel meer dieren bestaan - moet overweldigend zijn als je 6 bent.
De ovaal die de reflectie en de coatie samen maken is erg goed hier - ik heb nog een paar keer gekeken - ik denk dat ik hem wat meer vierkant zou maken het foto formaat. Zal even een WS proberen.

TFS
Els

Hello Nel,
This is a fine fellow, nicely reflected off the pond!
The calm weater makes a perfect mirror for this little rascal, captured with fine details in the fur coat...
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK_

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