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Peeper
is a kinkajou (kink- a -joo) a.k.a. honey bear
because of its soft, fluffy, golden-brown fur.
They are nocturnal which means they sleep all
day and play all night in the Central and South
American rainforest. They are arboreal and have
a long prehensile tail that can hold onto objects
like another arm. They also have a 6-inch tongue
that they use to get nectar from flowers. That
would be like a human with a 2-foot tongue. A
kinkajou can make a soft peeping noise and can
also have its peep travel for miles. Although
a kinkajou eats mostly fruits it will also eat
nectar, honey, eggs, insects, small reptiles,
small birds, and small animals. They even hang
upside-down when eating fruit so they don't lose
any nectar. Another interesting fact is that they
are the only meat-eaters that are pollinators.
Nocturnal
- An animal that sleeps during the day and is
awake through the night. They usually have big
black eyes that allow them to see in the dark.
Arboreal
- An animal that lives mostly in the trees.
Prehensile tail
- A tail that can grasp on to things. This can
help an animal balance and hold itself into position.
Some animals can hang by their prehensile tail.
Pollinators
- Creatures that carry pollen from flower to flower
which helps them produce.
See
more about the kinkajou at National Geographic!
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