The term RACOON RELATIVE refers to two animals, the COATI and the KINKAJOU. The COATI is a mammal of the raccoon family, Procyonidae, native to South America. It has a long, flexible snout and a long, bushy tail. The KINKAJOU is also a mammal of the raccoon family, native to Central and South America. It has a long, prehensile tail and a long, slender body. Both animals are omnivorous, eating both plants and animals.