Definition
olingos
noun
- plural of olingo; small tree-dwelling mammals of Central and South America, related to raccoons, with long tails and nocturnal habits
Usage: always plural form; zoology
Examples
- Olingos are rarely seen in the wild because they are nocturnal and live high in the forest canopy.
- The zoo's new exhibit features several olingos from the Amazon rainforest.
- Olingos have long, bushy tails that help them balance while moving through trees.
- Scientists study olingos to better understand the biodiversity of tropical ecosystems.
- Unlike their raccoon cousins, olingos are strictly arboreal and rarely come to the ground.