pentail
/ˈpɛnteɪl/
noun
- A small, tree-dwelling mammal of Southeast Asia, also called the pen-tailed tree shrew, known for its long, feather-like tail.
- The pentail's tail looks like a feather, which helps it steer through the air.
- We spotted a pentail in the rainforest, scurrying up a tree trunk.
- The pentail uses its long tail to balance as it jumps between branches.