Though the kinkajou resembles ferrets or monkeys, they are not closely related to either. Rather, these mammals are related to raccoons, olingos, coatis, the ringtail and cacomistle.

Scientific Name – Potos flavus

Classification – Potos

Gender Names – Male – male; Female – female; Baby – infant

Length/Size – 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

Weight – 1.4–4.6 kg (3–10 lb)

Life Expectancy – 23 years; up to 40 in captivity

Gestation Period – 112 – 118days

Special Features – Seldom seen by people because of its strict nocturnal habits

Social Structure – A typical kinkajou social group consists of two males, a female, and their offspring

Geographical Distribution – Central America and South America

Natural Habitat – Closed-canopy tropical forests like secondary forest, montane forest, dry forest, lowland rainforest, and gallery forest

Diet – Mainly fresh fruits and vegetables

Predators – Diurnal birds of prey, foxes, tayras, jaguarundi, jaguar, ocelot, margay and human