[potos flavus]
Habitat: Tropical dry forest, secondary forest, Tropical dry forest, secondary forest, Amazonian rainforest, Atlantic coastal forest, tropical evergreen forest
Weight: 4.5-10 lbs
Length: 32-52”
Gestation Period: 98-120 days
Number of Young: 1-2
Lifespan: 20-40 years
Conservation Status: Least Concern
– Also known as the honey bear
– Also known as the honey bear
– Arboreal and possess many adaptations to living in trees, such as long, fully prehensile tail, nimble clawed fingers, and fully reversible hind feet
– Flexible enough to allow for 180o rotation between the pelvis and head
– Nocturnal and have a complex social system
– Diet consists primarily of fruit, but will supplement their diet with insects, flowers, and nectar