Kinkajous

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• Scientific Name: Potos flavus
• Nickname: Often called “honey bears” due to their love of sweet foods
• Family: Procyonidae (same as raccoons and coatis)
• Lifespan: Up to 40 years in captivity

     Habitat & Range

• Native to Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Brazil
• Live in tropical rainforests, spending nearly all their time in the canopy
• Nocturnal and arboreal, rarely seen during the day

🐾 Physical Traits

• Size: Body length 40–60 cm; tail length 40–60 cm
• Weight: 1.4–4.6 kg (3–10 lbs)
• Tail: Prehensile and strong—used like a fifth limb for climbing
• Eyes: Large and adapted for night vision
• Feet: Can rotate backward to climb down trees headfirst
•  Diet & Behavior

• Frugivorous: Primarily eat fruit, especially figs, but also enjoy nectar, honey, and insects
• Social Structure: Solitary but may gather to groom, play, or sleep together
• Communication: Vocal and expressive, using squeaks, barks, and hisses

     Conservation & Pet Trade

• Status: Least Concern (IUCN), but threatened by habitat loss and illegal pet trade
• Pet Ownership: Popular in exotic pet circles, but they require specialized care.

And yes—they’re irresistibly cute, but they’re wild animals with complex needs. Keeping one as a pet is a major commitment and is often discouraged by wildlife experts.

Kinkajou price and breeders