Latin American cousin of the raccoon (5)

I believe the answer is:

coati

(Other definitions for coati that I've seen before include "Racoon-like omnivorous creature of Central and South America" , "carnivore from South America" , "American mammal related to raccoon" , "wild animal" , "Raccoon relative" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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