Kinkajou

 

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Range: Tropical Central and South America

Natural Diet: Fruits, protein in the form of small invertebrates.

Diet at RainForest: Bananas, apples, protein (chicken) baby food.

Size: 4-8 pounds

RainForest Facts:  The tree dwelling kinkajou is an intriguing mammal.  Resembling a cross between a young bear and a monkey the kinkajou is rarely ever seen on the ground. 

Foraging in the trees this animal can often be heard before it can be seen, ripe fruits of all types are relished by the kinkajou with mango and papaya seeming to be the favorite.