What exactly IS a Coatimundi? For the uninitiated.

One thing that never crossed my mind when I first began this blog was that not everyone knows what a coati is.  You mention the name and people just kind of give you that look like you just spoke a different language.  While this blog is for fans of this little critter, I'd be pretty stupid not to include a little background about the coati for people unfamiliar with them.
My personal quick description for common people to really grasp what a coatimundi can be like?  Consider a three-year-old ADD child on crack who likes to work on stuff...all...the..time.  Sums it all up really quick.
There's some really good information in the Wikipedia entry on the coati:
Wikipedia Coati Entry

And another source that the Coati Wiki links to has some VERY useful information on those that, for whatever reason, decide that a coati would make a good pet (I do NOT advocate them as pets unless you've had exotic experience for a couple of years and are a VERY patient, caring, understanding and intelligent pet owner).

Mundoandino Argentina

Hope these links help with really grasping just how interesting this unique little animal is.

Take care.