Kinkajou

[kiŋkәdʒu:]

Definition

(noun.) arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail.

Editor: Margie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus) of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has a prehensile tail and lives in trees. It is the only representative of a distinct family (Cercoleptidae) allied to the raccoons. Called also potto, and honey bear.

Typed by Essie

Definition

n. a South American quadruped allied to the raccoon.

Edited by Andrea