Two baby Coatis are charming visitors at the U.K.’s Exmoor
Zoo. The pair was born earlier this month. 
Native to Central and South America, Coatis use their long, flexible
snout to search for insects, spiders, fruit, and small animals. 

As close relatives of raccoons, Coatis exhibit agility,
intelligence, and adaptability.  They can
be found in a variety of habitats, from tropical rain forests to high mountain
slopes. Coatis commonly forage on the forest floor, using their pig-like snout
to push aside leaf litter as they look for food.  They are easily identified by their long,
striped tail.  Coatis may travel in loose
groups of up to 25 individuals.

While not listed as threatened, Coatis face pressures from
habitat destruction and unregulated hunting.

Photo Credit:  Exmoor
Zoo