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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.
20 paź 2024 · Among them are mammals with a particularly intriguing feature: a flexible snout. Far from just an ordinary nose, these highly specialized appendages play a crucial role in their survival, enabling them to thrive in a variety of habitats, from dense rainforests to high-altitude grasslands.
1 dzień temu · Species: Several species, including the white-nosed coati (Nasua narica) and South American coati (Nasua nasua) found in South America. Size: 33 to 69 cm (13 to 27 in) head to tail base, about 30 cm (12 in) tall at the shoulder, weighing between 2 and 8 kg (4.4 and 17.6 lb). Males are almost twice as large as females. Other South American Snout ...
Today, all extant armadillo species are still present in South America. They are particularly diverse in Paraguay (where 11 species exist) and surrounding areas. Many species are endangered. Some, including four species of Dasypus, are widely distributed over the Americas, whereas others, such as Yepes's mulita, are
24 sty 2013 · Lowland tapirs can weigh up to 660 pounds, making them the largest terrestrial mammals in South America. Tapirs use their prehensile proboscis (a weird name for “snout”) to snatch up high ...
The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is an insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. It is one of four living species of anteaters, of which it is the largest member. The only extant member of the genus Myrmecophaga, it is classified with sloths in the order Pilosa.
Take Macrauchenia, for example. This extinct mammal lived in South America more than 10,000 years ago. Its camel-like body and giraffe-like neck supported one of the most extreme mammal noses: a long, flexible trunk, which is similar but smaller than an elephant's.
