Kinkajou
(Potos Flavus)
Fun Facts
Kinkajou
Animal Class
Mammal
Distribution
Central and South America
Diet
Omnivorous. They mainly eat fruit and nectar, but will occasionally eat eggs, insects and small vertebrates.
Size
They can reach up to 190cm in length including their tail.
Habitat
Tropical Forests
Lifespan
In the wild they can live up to 20 years and in captivity they can live up to 25 years.
Did you know?
Kinkajous are also known as ‘Honey Bears’ as they like to raid bee’s nests by using their long tongues to slurp the honey from the hives.
See our Kinkajou!
Our male Kinkajou is called Dobby and you can visit him in our Nocturnal House.
The Kinkajou Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Declining
Threats
Deforestation, The Pet Trade, Predators and Hunting
Population
Unknown
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