An alternate spelling or informal name for a coati, a tropical animal with a long snout similar to a raccoon.
Variant or informal diminutive of 'coati' (from Guarani/Tupi languages). This spelling became common in English-speaking regions, particularly in informal or regional usage.
In some regions, people call young coatis 'coaties'—they're absolutely adorable and stay with their mothers for extended periods, learning survival skills like expert foragers!
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