The coatimundi (or coati for short) is an intelligent animal that has been revered for thousands of years. Able to adapt to new environments and social structures, the coati was even worshipped by the Ancient Mayans, who believe the animal could talk and even possess supernatural powers! See what it takes to interact with the coati as we see a few go through enrichment training on a new episode of #TheZooSD, available to stream now with discoveryplus! . . . . #coati #coatimundi #animals #mammals #mayan #maya #intelligence #intelligentanimals #sandiegozoo #sandiego #thezoosandiego #animalplanet #discoveryplus #pictureoftheday #photooftheday