Kinkajou - Wikipedia
The kinkajou (/ˈkɪŋkədʒuː/ KING-kə-joo; Potos flavus) 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" (a name that it shares with the unrelated sun bear).
Kinkajou - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Looking a bit like a monkey, kinkajous are often mistakenly called primates. They do have many traits and features like those of primates. But kinkajous are carnivores in the family Procyonidae, which includes raccoons, coatis, ringtails, and olingos.
Kikajou Facts, Diet, Habitat, Baby, Pet Care, Pictures - Animal Spot
The kinkajou, also called the sugar bear and honey bear, is a mammal that lives in tropical and rain forests. This animal belongs to the family Procyonidae and is related to coatis, the ringtail, raccoons, cacomistle, and olingos. A kinkajou resembles a monkey or a ferret, although it does not have any close relationships with either.
Kinkajou | National Geographic
Kinkajous are sometimes called honey bears because they raid bees' nests. They use their long, skinny tongues to slurp honey from a hive, and also to remove insects like termites from their nests....
Kinkajou - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The kinkajou (Potos flavus) is a tropical rainforest mammal 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".
What is a Kinkajou? - Kinkatopia Sanctuary in Florida
Kinkajous are an arboreal species found in the rainforest treetops of South and Central America. They have dense fur to protect them from the rain and an internal physiological cooling system to help them battle the rainforest heat. Their hand-like (lacking an opposable thumb) paws are complete with sharp claws, which are great for climbing.
Kinkajou | Rainforest Mammal | Nocturnal Behavior - Britannica
2024年11月23日 · kinkajou, (Potos flavus), an unusual member of the raccoon family (see procyonid) distinguished by its long, prehensile tail, short muzzle, and low-set, rounded ears. Native to Central America and parts of South America, the kinkajou is an agile denizen of the upper canopy of tropical forests. The kinkajou is the only species of the genus Potos.
Kinkajou - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
These climbing mammals have wooly fur that consists of a top (outer) coat, and a bottom (under) coat to keep water out. Their fur is a gold color, and the undercoat is gray. Kinkajous have …
Kinkajous (Rainforest) - Key Facts, Information & Habitat - Animal …
The Kinkajou (Potos flavus), also known as the ‘Honey Bear’, ‘Sugar Bear’, or ‘Cat Monkey’ is a small rainforest mammal related to the olingo, cacomistle and raccoon and is native to Latin and South America. The Kinkajou is the only member of the genus ‘Potos’
What In The World Is A Kinkajou? | Smithsonian
2011年11月1日 · Kinkajous can be found in tropical forests from southern Mexico to Brazil. They fill the same ecological niche as the New World monkeys they sort-of resemble, but unlike the monkeys, they’re...