Kinkajou

Kinkajou
(Potos flavus)

Central/South America – "Rocky," the rainforest "honey bear," is an arm-clinging bundle of energy who is shy and likes to play peek-a-boo. This monkey-like fellow is famous for giant night-time eyes, prehensile hanging tail, and 6-inch long nectar-feeding tongue. Nervous around strangers, he is display only, no touching allowed. Available for ages 8 years and up only.

This species is on the CITES Appendix III List (meaning that the species is protected in at least one country).

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