Coatis' first adventure in the South American rainforest
Young coatis leaving the nest for the first time.
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A family of young coatis in the South American rainforest - the three-week-old youngsters are safe in their tree top nest, but it’s beginning to get crowded. The time has come for their mother to help them make their first outing.
Coatis are good climbers. They are double jointed and can rotate their ankles to climb head first. But climbing needs a little bravery and experience. The smallest gratefully accept a helping hand to avoid being left behind. The youngsters have overcome their first challenge and safely reached the forest floor. After weeks alone in the nest, they now join up with other coati families to form a large group. The band of 60 youngsters, females and young males roam the forest together and support each other as a family unit. Our young coatis have become part of a wandering superfamily.
Coatis are good climbers. They are double jointed and can rotate their ankles to climb head first. But climbing needs a little bravery and experience. The smallest gratefully accept a helping hand to avoid being left behind. The youngsters have overcome their first challenge and safely reached the forest floor. After weeks alone in the nest, they now join up with other coati families to form a large group. The band of 60 youngsters, females and young males roam the forest together and support each other as a family unit. Our young coatis have become part of a wandering superfamily.
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