Kinkajou

  [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