Kinkajou

usgb/ˈkɪŋkədʒuː/
noun

A small nocturnal mammal from the raccoon family, living in the rainforests of Central and South America.

The kinkajou uses its long tail to hang from tree branches as it looks for food.
Visual representation of "kinkajou" - A small nocturnal mammal from the raccoon family, living in the rainforests of Central and South America.

Often appears as...

  • nocturnal kinkajou
  • kinkajou's long tail
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Visual representation of "kinkajou"
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Animal Context

Use 'kinkajou' when discussing rainforest wildlife or exotic pets.

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The documentary featured a kinkajou moving gracefully through the trees.
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Not a Monkey

Despite sometimes being called 'night monkey,' a kinkajou isn't a monkey; it's related to raccoons.

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At the zoo, we learned that the kinkajou is a procyonid, not a primate.
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Physical Trait

Mention 'kinkajou' to highlight its distinctive long tail used for climbing.

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The kinkajou's long tail helps it balance on thin branches.
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