Kinkajou

The kinkajou is a tropical rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the genus Potos and is also known as the "honey bear". Kinkajous are sometimes kept as pets. Their personality tends to be playful and curious, and they are generally tame. However, some owners report unpredictable, vicious attacks by their kinkajous even after several years of non-aggression. They are arboreal (living in trees). Their long, prehensile tail and nimble, clawed fingers, are adaptations for life in the trees. Kinkajous can hang upside down while feeding, using their prehensile tail and hind legs for support while holding small fruits in a one-handed grasp.

Lifespan: 23 years (In captivity)

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Scientific name: Potos flavus

Gestation period: 112 – 118 days

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing)

Length: 16 – 24 in. (Adult)

Mass: 3.1 – 10 lbs (Adult)