Coon Cat (Noun)
Meaning 1
Raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
- Ringtail
- Cacomistle
- Raccoon Fox
- Ring-tailed Cat
- Bassariscus Astutus
- Bassarisk
- Cacomixle
- Civet Cat
- Miner's Cat
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The coon cat is a solitary animal that typically has a large home range which it marks with scent.
- It has a distinctive odor that is often compared to that of a skunk, which it can also use as a defense mechanism, as the coon cat can release a strong-smelling secretion from its anal glands.
- The coon cat is a carnivorous mammal that feeds on a variety of prey, including small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
- The coon cat is a relatively rare sight in the wild due to its shy and solitary nature, and its largely nocturnal habits.
- In some parts of its range, the coon cat is considered an important part of the ecosystem, helping to control populations of rodents and other small mammals.