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The meaning of the word "Kinkajou" in English


Kinkajou 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.

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Taxonomy
Kinkajou, Potos flavus, Large family, pets, olingos, free encyclopedia, Suborder, Meerkat Manor, Kingdom, Phylum, Family, species, Phylogeny, Subspecies, meerkat, family Procyonidae, ferrets, prehensile tail.

Defination from the web:
... An agitated kinkajou may emit a scream and attack, usually clawing its victim and sometimes biting deeply. ... 

synonyms
  (noun) honey bear
  (noun) potto
  (noun) Potos flavus
  (noun) Potos caudivolvulus
  (noun) Perodicticus potto
  (noun) lemur
  (noun) procyonid


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