WATCH: With dexterity and determination, this coatimundi -- a mammal belonging to the raccoon family, usually found in south and central America -- engages with its handler in a very intriguing, human-like way -- [ VIDEO: YouTube / Nicolle von Eberkopf ] According to the Smithsonian Institute, "they often sleep curled up in trees, and come down at dawn to forage, rooting with their long, mobile snouts and digging with long, curved claws for insects, larvae, eggs, and small vertebrates." | ABC Ne

An unusual animal was spotted in Arizona’s Coronado National Forest! A coatimundi, which looks like a cross between a raccoon and an anteater, was seen wandering the snow-covered Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains. U.S. Forest Service firefighters captured this video while doing prescribed burns in the area. The coatimundi, or coati, is a member of the raccoon family found from Arizona to South America. “It has a long snout with a flexible nose which it uses to root in the soil for gru

🦝 Meet Our Coatimundi Star with John at Ocoee Riverside Farm! 🦝 Hey animal lovers! Dive into the wild world of our coatimundi with our awesome video “John and the Coatimundi”! 🐾 John’s sharing all the juicy details about these curious, playful critters—trust us, their sneaky paws and twitchy noses will steal your heart! 📽️ Watch the video now to get the full scoop, then come visit Ocoee Riverside Farm to meet our coatimundi in person. It’s a fun, family-friendly adventure you don’t want to m