The Kinkajou

Rarely setting its little feet on the ground, the Kinkajou is well suited to its nocturnal life in the treetops.  Also known as the honey bear because of its thick golden fur and insatiable sweet tooth, the Kinkajou uses its sharp claws and long tail to maneuver quickly and easily among the branches it calls home.  Though in appearance it looks similar to a small primate, the Kinkajou is no monkey.  Rather, it is closely related to the raccoon, and ventures out at night to feed on its preferred sweet treats of ripe fruits and flower nectar.  Its nighttime movements in the tree canopy means it is not often seen in the wild, but it makes its presence known through its high-pitched screeches, hisses, and barks before tucking itself cozily into its tail and snoozing away the daylight hours high in a nook of its favorite tree. 

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