"I'm a nocturnal tree climber, and I'm not a monkey."
Kinkajou
Potos flavus
Idiomas
Clasificación
Clase | Mammalia |
Orden | Carnivora |
Peso | 2 - 5 kg |
Longitud | 39 - 54 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
I am a mammal with large eyes, small ears, and a muscular prehensile tail. My elongated body makes me an excellent tree climber. My thick and soft coat varies between brown, reddish, and gold. I am strictly nocturnal and arboreal. I am considered an important seed disperser. I can live in captivity for up to 40 years.
¿De qué me alimento?
My diet includes a wide variety of fruits, flowers, honey, insects, and young leaves.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in tropical and rainforests, high in the trees canopy. You can find me from Mexico to Bolivia.
Para que me conozcas mejor
How flexible am I?
The flexibility of my spine that allows a 180 ° rotation between my head and pelvis, is a particular characteristic that makes me an innate tree climber.