| − | The Kinkajou (Potos flavus), also known as the Honey Bear, is a nocturnal rainforest mammal related to the ringtail, raccoon, and the lesser panda. It is the only member of the genus Potos. Although they are a member of the order Carnivora, they eat mostly [[fruit]], and are mostly awake at night ([[nocturnal]]). They are currently on the [[endangered species]] list. Kinkajous have been captured and bred in domestic environments, though they do not make hospitable [[pet]]s. They are native to [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]], and live primarily in the [[rainforest]]. | + | The Kinkajou (Potos flavus), also known as the Honey Bear, is a nocturnal rainforest mammal related to the [[ringtail]], [[raccoon]], and the [[lesser panda]]. It is the only member of the genus Potos. Although they are a member of the order [[Carnivora]], they eat mostly [[fruit]], and are mostly awake at night ([[nocturnal]]). They are currently on the [[endangered species]] list. Kinkajous have been captured and bred in domestic environments, though they do not make hospitable [[pet]]s. They are native to [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]], and live primarily in the [[rainforest]]. |