Noun
/səˈleɪ.bɪs ˈkʌs.kəs/
The Celebes cuscus, also known as dog-tailed cuscus, is a marsupial found on the islands of Sulawesi (formerly known as Celebes) and nearby islands in Indonesia. It is a nocturnal animal known for its unique features such as a long, hairy tail, and a diet primarily consisting of leaves, fruits, and flowers. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more frequently found in written texts, specifically in zoological or conservation contexts.
The Celebes cuscus is unique to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Celebes cuscus adalah unik untuk pulau Sulawesi di Indonesia.
Researchers are studying the Celebes cuscus to understand its behavior and habitat better. Para peneliti mempelajari Celebes cuscus untuk memahami perilaku dan habitatnya dengan lebih baik.
Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the Celebes cuscus and its natural habitat. Upaya pelestarian sangat penting untuk melindungi Celebes cuscus dan habitat alaminya.
Since "Celebes cuscus" does not have established idiomatic expressions, I will focus on related zoological and conservation idioms that may present a similar context:
“A cuscus in the hand is worth two in the bush.” Seekor cuscus di tangan lebih berharga daripada dua di semak. (Meaning: It's better to appreciate what you have than to risk it for potential gains.)
“While the cat's away, the cuscus will play.” Saat kucing pergi, cuscus akan bermain. (Meaning: When the authority figure is absent, subordinates will take more liberties.)
“You can’t teach an old cuscus new tricks.” Anda tidak bisa mengajarkan trik baru kepada cuscus tua. (Meaning: It is difficult to change someone's established habits.)
The term "cuscus" comes from the Latin word "cuscus," which refers to an arboreal marsupial from the family Phalangeridae, and it was borrowed into English from French "cuscu." The term "Celebes" refers to the island of Sulawesi, derived from the Arabic "Kelebes," used since ancient times for the region.
Synonyms: - Phalanger (general term for genus) - Marsupial (broad category)
Antonyms: - There aren't direct antonyms for "Celebes cuscus," as it refers to a specific species, but one could consider non-marsupials or terrestrial animals in comparison.