Animal babies - Three young Polar bears in Opel Zoo
At repeated instances, newborn Opel Zoo White-nosed Coati babies have emerged in Kronberg. The three offspring were born on June 6th, but are only now large enough to explore the outdoor enclosure, according to the zoo.
Coatis, as stated by the Opel Zoo, are tree and ground dwellers and the only diurnal (day-active) small bears. They spend their mornings searching the ground with their sensitive snout for insects and fruits. Nights are spent in trees. They are, according to the zoo, extremely skilled climbers and can even climb trees head-down. Native to them are mainly regions of Middle America.
Females live in groups
Adult males are solitary and are tolerated by females only during mating season. Females, on the other hand, live with their offspring in groups of up to 30 animals.
The White-nosed Coati stands out with its elongated, mobile, and, as the name suggests, white-tipped snout. "In the coming weeks, the playful youngsters will be more frequently observed by zoo visitors during their climbing exercises," said the zoo.
The newly born White-nosed Coati babies are now ready to explore their level of the outdoor enclosure, having grown large enough after their birth on June 6th. Due to their arboreal nature, they are expected to demonstrate their exceptional climbing skills in the tree-filled sections of the enclosure, showcasing their resemblance to small diurnal bears as described by Hesse's Opel Zoo.
