Western Hemisphere omnivore (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" , "Raccoon-like animal of Central and S. America" , "carnivore from South America" , "Oi cat ! (anag.)" , "American mammal related to raccoon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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