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Coatis Baby, Snookum Bear
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The pregnant females separate from the group, build a nest on a tree or in a rocky niche and, after a gestation period of about 11 weeks, give birth to litters of three to seven kits. About six weeks after birth, the females and their young will rejoin the band. Females become sexually mature at two years of age, while males will acquire sexual maturity at three years of age.
Natural enemies
Besides humans, the principal predators of coatis are other carnivores. Enemies include jaguarundis, foxes, dogs, tayras, ocelots and jaguars. However, large raptors, such as Ornate Hawk-Eagles, Black-and-chestnut Eagles and Harpy Eagles, also are known to hunt them. White-faced capuchin monkeys also hunt their pups.
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