noun
- a small tree-dwelling mammal of Central and South America, related to the raccoon, with a long tail and reddish-brown fur
Usage: zoology; also called kinkajou in some contexts, though technically distinct
Examples
- The olingo is a nocturnal animal that spends most of its time in the forest canopy.
- Researchers studied the olingo's diet of fruit and insects in the rainforest.
- The olingo's long tail helps it balance while moving through tree branches.
- Zoo visitors were fascinated by the olingo's agile climbing abilities.