Coatimundi
The coatimundi, a strange sight in most of the United States, is a common species in Central and South America that can occasionally be seen in the American Southwest. It takes on the role of the raccoon in the food chain there, scavenging for fruits, lizards, rodents, and eggs — as well as raiding the occasional trash can. Cotimundis can be found from Uruguay to Texas, but be warned: despite their cute and cuddly appearance, coatimundis are reportedly terrible domestic pets.
Coatimundi
Jabiru Stork
A five-foot-tall stork’s glaring, dark stare can be frightening to a weary traveler. These captivating birds can be territorial, as evidenced by an infamous incident at the Belize Zoo. After a jabiru stork tried to stab unsuspecting patrons with its 14-inch-long bill, the exhibit now includes a roof above the visitor viewing platform. Jabiru storks are found in Central and South America, where they eat small mammals, fish, and amphibians.
Jabiru Stork
