The Kinkajou is asmall and cute animal that is related to olingos and raccoons. They inhabitSouth American rainforests, and spend lots of time in the trees, which meansthey are arboreal. It uses its long tail to balance itself and hang from trees.The Kinkajou also has sharp claws to help them climb trees. The rainforestenvironment it lives in is great for it because the animal eats lots of fruitfrom trees, as well as honey. The Kinkajou has a good sense of smell and candetect movement well, which may help it find food. Like a largemajority of small mammals, their predators include birds of prey, large snakes,foxed, big cats, and larger carnivorous animals. When they feel threatened theymay use their claws to harm them or run away. They are nocturnal so they sleepduring the day.Their body alone can get up to 20 inches, but their tail almostdoubles their size. The Kinkajou has light brown fur, and a longtail. They can live 23 years when held in captivity. The animals live togetherin small groups, where they take care of eachother. The scientific name forKinkajou is potos flavus, but it is also known as the honey bear, because itsometimes eats honey. This species is also very important to the environment aswell, as they are pollinators. When they eat fruit and flowers, they take thepollen and spread it to other flowers.