Kinkajou: The Tiny Teddy Bear of the Jungle!

Kinkajous: These are found in the Central and South American rainforests, they’re a small cute looking animal. Due to their fluffy look, today people give them such adorably name as “the teddy bear of the jungle”. Big, faceted eyes and a plush pelage make kinkajous appear to be real-life teddy bears. They are sweet animals so let´s find out more about them!

What is a Kinkajou?

Turing are nocturnal, meaning they come out at night. They possess long tails that are covered in a full coat of hair which helps them rob mind trees​​. Because kinkajous climb and jump well. Because the dangling balls swerve in a direction The toes on their hands (yes, there are five of them) wrap around the branch, and between those pseudo fingers they poke an index or middle finger in to help make sure it sticks.

Where Do Kinkajous Live?

Kinkajous are generally found in the tropical rainforest. The air is warm and filled with trees. They live in the tree tops where predators cannot reached them. Kinkajous: these come from countries such as Costa Rica, Brazil and Panama. They are especially fond of inhabiting tree holes and thick foliage.

What Do Kinkajous Eat?

Kinkajous eat fruit but the also love other food. Juices fruits such because of the banana, fig and berries. Other times they feed on flowers and nectar, a sweet liquid found in flowers. The long tongue of a kinkajou is perfect for sipping up nectar from flowers.

Social Creatures

Kinkajous are social animals and can usually be found in groups. They have a great time roughhousing. They make use of barks and whistles for communication. This sassy behavior is extremely entertaining to observe!

Conclusion

In the language of summarizing: kinkajous are small jungle bears. They are cute, and they have a friendly behavior that brings joy to the concrete rainforest. These creatures play an important ecological role and are seed dispersers by eating fruit. Now those are some pretty interesting creatures you got there with the Kinkajous!