Kinkajou

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Kinkajou

The Kinkajou (Potos flavus), or the honey bear, is a tiny arboreal and also nighttime creature belonging to Central The U.S.A. and South America. The kinkajou is a medium-sized animal, concerning 42-57cm in body size and weighs as much as 2.72 kg.

It has short, soft brownish hair. It has a long body as well as tail, a rounded head with prominent eyes, sharp teeth, as well as long stretchable tongue.

The kinkajou’s prehensile tail is used for equilibrium while its extended tongue is used for obtaining nectar from flowers.

The Kinkajou’s diet regimen consists of fruits, nectar, leaves and also blossoms. Researches revealed that it additionally eats , honey, bird’s eggs, and also tree-living frogs.

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