Red coati

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Red coati (Nasua narica rufa).

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Artist

Name:
Unknown

Illustration

Subject:
Animals
Technique:
Wood Engraving
Format:
Landscape (wider)

Book

Title:
Nouveau dictionnaire encyclopédique universel illustré
Author:
Trousset, Jules (under the direction of)
Publisher:
Paris: La Librairie Illustrée, 1885-1891
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Description:

Like racoons, coatis are listed in the family Procyonidae. The red coati (Nasua narica rufa) is a subspecies of the white-nosed coati (Nasua narica) and is known for its reddish-brown fur, long snout and long tail, which is used for balance when climbing trees. It feeds on a variety of foods including insects, fruits, and small animals. it is a social and diurnal species, living in groups of up to 20 individuals, sometimes more.

The caption reads in the original French: Coati roux (Nasua rufa).

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