I had many amazing adventures in Costa Rica; ziplining through the rain forest, relaxing in the famous Tabacon natural hot springs and, the most thrilling, dozens of furry Coati animals attacking my granola bar.
We were leisurely riding in our rented 4WD, which is a must for the severely bumpy, non-paved roads, when we noticed a few gawkers on the side of the street surrounded by coati animals that looked like anteaters to me. Whoa! Put on the brakes. I love shaggy pint-size animals.
Coati in Costa Rica: Raccoon Looking Animals
This Coati animal is the innocent looking one that sucks you in by being deceivingly cute and docile.
I slowly inched my way closer to the creatures, assessing my safety along the way. I am adventurous, not insane. Then I had the bright idea that Coati animal must like granola bars and I had one. Besides, there were no signs that said “do not feed the animals”. This wasn’t the zoo.
Tell me that doesn’t look like the face of a fierce beast with granola on his mind.
I pulled the food from my pocket and was immediately swarmed by dozens of Coati. I ran. To the car. Locked myself in and fed them from the window.
Turns out, Coati love granola bars.
Note: I now realize how wrong it is to feed wild animals people food. No need to email me. It won’t happen again.
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I LOVE coatis!!! They are sooooo cute! :)
They are adorable…when I don’t have any food in my hands ;)
I absolutely love the ending! "I ran. To the car. Locked myself in and fed them from the window" I laughed out loud!
Thanks! Unfortunately, it’s true…I was a big saredy cat!
Apparently I've been living under a rock because I've never even heard of these little critters. They are too cute!
Cute until they bite your granola covered fingers off ;)
LOL at the car-feeding :) They are adorable little guys!
Okay, I’m going to admit that after I put the fear aside, they are pretty damn cute!
I would probably also try to feed them to get them to come nearby!
I just couldn’t resist!
I would agree that Coatis are very cute. I am glad they did not get your granola covered fingers.
Ha, ha! I’m glad they didn’t get my finger either!
I've been lucky enough to see these guys in the wild once while walking in our campground. Cool creatures. Didn't see as many as you, or have a whole interaction with them like you did!
They are funny little critters that I hope to see again :)