What is Kinkajou?

Kinkajou, also known as Bear Bear, is a mammal of a rainforest from Central and South America. It is a medium -sized animal that is often known for its large eyes, with an outer gold or brownish coat of woolen fur. Kinkajou is Omnivore, but mostly consumes fruit, and although it usually feeds alone, it tends to sleep in family units. These animals are not at risk, but people are rarely seen in the wild, probably because of the fact that they are night. Kinkajou can also be domesticated and as an exotic pet is usually playful and quiet and can live for decades in captivity.

Kinkajous, because the type is related to raccoon, Olingos, Kajesová and ringtones. Adults generally weigh 4 to 7 pounds (2 to 3 kilograms) and their body length generally reaches 16 to 24 inches (40 to 60 centimeters), without a tail. Their inner fur coat is generally gray and have small ears that accompany their big eyes.Oníky Kinkajou tertia short, with five claw fingers for eaché leg for climbing trees.

While Kinkajous is able to eat meat, research shows that their diet consists of 90% fruit, while another 10% consists mainly of flowers or leaves; In particular, they tend to have a special affinity to the fig. In captivity, Kinkajou can eat honey, but it was not observed for those who are in the wild. In addition, her diet plays an essential role in seed scattering: when Kinkajou consumes fruit, the seeds are either emptied or dropped after being caught in the fur and are set in this way, and therefore maintain the rainforest environment.

Kinkajous rises trees in a similar way to both, using both feet and tails that act as the fifth hand. They indicate their territory using the scents of the glands near their mouth, neck and belly.Kinkajou will usually be pity alone or in small groups and are much social in other environments. For example, they are active in their family units, they often sleep and take care of each other and can even connect with the Olingos. Kinkajous has a relatively strict night schedule sleeping during the day hidden in trees, with maximum activity between 19:00. until midnight and again an hour before dawn.

As exotic pets, Kinkajous are generally well -lived and obedient, but may sometimes be aggressive. In particular, they can be provoked by fast movements or loud sounds. They do not emit the odor, which in this sense makes them pleasant pets, but also tend to need a large area to roam and climb. The average life of Kinkajous in captivity is 23 years, but is able to grow 40 years.