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Little climbing artists: three white-nosed coatis born in the Opel Zoo!
On May 24, 2025, three white-nosed coatis were born in the Opel Zoo and are now exploring their surroundings and learning to climb.
Little climbing artists: three white-nosed coatis born in the Opel Zoo!
There is reason to be happy in several zoos in Germany: the white-nosed coatis are providing sweet offspring! In the Opel Zoo in Kronberg No fewer than three little bears were born on May 24th. These little creatures stay in their leaf nests for the time being and enjoy the protection of their mother. Now, after almost two exciting months, they are already showing off their climbing skills - a real feast for the eyes of zoo visitors!
Also in Magdeburg Zoo Keep your fingers crossed for the new life: three white-nosed coatis also saw the light of day here. The young animals are now so curious that they explore different corners of the outdoor area together with their parents. As befits a good family, the mother provides training and shows the little ones what food is edible, while the father prefers to do his own rounds.
The special properties
White-nosed coatis, also known by their scientific nameNasua narica, are characterized by a long, mobile snout, which they use cleverly to search for insects and fruits. As the Cologne Zoo Project reports, they come to both trees and the ground, where they are extremely busy.
With their exceptional instinct for foraging, white-nosed coatis not only use the food they find directly in tree cracks, but also their sharp claws to dig up worms and snails. Their excellent sense of smell helps them; these bears can move their noses up to 60 degrees in all directions. This makes finding food a lot easier!
Social creatures in the wild
In the wild, females and young animals usually live in groups of 4 to 20 animals. Males, on the other hand, are often solitary and have their own territories. When it comes to reproduction, they have clear strategies: they approach the females with submissive behavior and retreat again after mating.
The white-nosed coatis not only have the well-being of the zoos in mind, but also have a lot to offer that makes the experience of a visit to the zoo, from the climbing skills of the young animals to their skill in dealing with their surroundings. These little adventurers are not only a feast for the eyes, they also bring new insights to the scientists who study their behavior and attitudes.
The excitement and joy of the offspring offers a welcome opportunity to get to know the fascinating way of life of the white-nosed coati better and also to point out the need for species conservation. It remains to be seen how the little explorers will develop in the coming weeks and months and how the animal keepers will continue to support them!