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What (who) is kinkajou - definition

SPECIES OF MAMMAL

Potos flavus; Potos; Kinkajoo; Kinkjous; Kinkajous; Kinkachu; Kinkajew; Kinkaju; P. flavus; Potosine; Behavior of kinkajous; Kinky jew

Kinkajou

·noun A nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus) of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has a prehensile tail and lives in trees. It is the only representative of a distinct family (Cercoleptidae) allied to the raccoons. Called also potto, and honey bear.

kinkajou

['k??k??d?u:]

¦ noun a fruit-eating mammal with a prehensile tail, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. [Potos flavus.]

Origin

C18: from Fr. quincajou, alt. of carcajou.

Wikipedia

Kinkajou

The kinkajou (/ˈkɪŋkədʒuː/ KING-kə-joo; Potos flavus) is a tropical rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the genus Potos and is also known as the "honey bear" (a name that it shares with the unrelated sun bear). Kinkajous are arboreal, a lifestyle they evolved independently; they are not closely related to any other tree-dwelling mammal group (primates, some mustelids, etc.).

Native to Central and South America, this mostly frugivorous mammal is not an endangered species, though it is seldom seen by people because of its strict nocturnal habits. However, it is hunted for the pet trade, for its skin (to make wallets and horse saddles), and for its meat. The species has been included in Appendix III of CITES by Honduras, which means that exports from Honduras require an export permit, and exports from other countries require a certificate of origin or of re-export. They may live up to 40 years in captivity.

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Examples of use of kinkajou

1. The fact that it was almost twenty–eight Makes those who love their language hesitate, And yet, O kinkajou, O kinkajou, The problem is I love the rhythm too, And want to play the drums, or make the sounds.

2. In 2005, a kinkajou bit a zookeeper in England on the wrist.

3. By Kim Bridgford I‘m distracted by the name, and so are you, By the cacophony of kinkajou.

4. The actress used to carry her pet kinkajou named Baby Luv‘‘ on her shoulder as she partied.

5. Another newly discovered threat involves a current rage among exotic pet owners: a small carnivorous mammal with sharp teeth called a kinkajou.