Kinkajou
A species of Kinkajou, Also known as Night ape Scientific name : Potos flavus Genus : Kinkajou
Kinkajou, A species of Kinkajou
Also known as:
Night ape
Scientific name: Potos flavus
Genus: Kinkajou
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Description
The wrap bear (Potos flavus), sometimes called the honey bear, is a species of the small bear (Procyonidae) living in Central and South America. It differs from all other small bears in that it has a long, easy-to-grip tail, which it can use skillfully for climbing. It lives in Central America and Northern South America and mainly feeds on fruits. Wrap bears are nocturnal tree dwellers.
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
The dietary preference of kinkajou is primarily frugivorous, focusing on ripe fruits. However, it supplements this diet with leaves, flowers, nectar, and occasionally small insects, providing a rich and diverse food intake.
Appearance
Kinkajou is a small-sized mammal with a body length between 35-55cm, covered in silky and dense fur. Its color ranges from olive to brown with golden highlights, often mistaken for a primate due to its prehensile tail. Similarly notable are its round face, sharp claws, and large, nocturnal eyes. Both genders share these traits, with minimal differences in appearance across life stages.
Behavior
Kinkajou is a nocturnal, arboreal species primarily known for its voracious frugivorous behavior. It exhibits a high degree of sociality, typically living in family groups and engaging in mutual grooming. Structure-oriented locomotion characterizes kinkajou's movement strategy. This solitary forager, significantly, does not occupy or defend a defined territory.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Carnivores Family
Raccoons and allies Genus
Kinkajou Species
Kinkajou 
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