Long Live the Baby Coatis!

This piece offers a wry observation on the absence of "jaquinzinhos" (baby coatis) from the menu this year, attributing it partly to their protected or illegal status. The narrative adopts a playful, almost conspiratorial tone, suggesting that the usual sources or methods for obtaining these animals have been thwarted.

The author humorously recounts attempts to "aliciar" – a term that can imply enticing, luring, or even corrupting – game wardens. These efforts, however, proved fruitless, indicating a more stringent enforcement of regulations surrounding the hunting or capture of these animals. The implication is that the illicit trade or consumption of baby coatis has become more difficult.

While presented with a light touch, the article subtly touches upon themes of conservation and law enforcement. The failed attempts to bribe officials underscore a more effective policing of wildlife protection laws. The piece concludes with a playful exclamation, "Vivam os jaquinzinhos!" (Long live the baby coatis!), which, given the context, serves as a tongue-in-cheek endorsement of their continued existence, perhaps even in the wild.