Bassaricyon
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The genus Bassaricyon consists of small Neotropical procyonids, popularly known as olingos, relatives of the raccoon. They are native to the rainforests of Central and South America from Nicaragua to
Bushy tailed olingo
Bassaricyon alleni
Bassaricyon gabbii
B gabbii geo
Kinkajou
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The kinkajou is a mammal of the family Procyonidae, a relative to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the genus Potos and is also known as the honey be
Bassaricyon
…to Peru. They are arboreal and nocturnal, and live at elevations from sea level to 2,750 m (9,020 ft). Olingos closely resemble another procyonid, the kinkajou, in morphology and habits; though they lack prehensile tails and extrudable tongues, have more extended muzzles, and possess anal scent glands. However…
Potos flavus
Kinkajou skull
Skeleton
Kinkajou using its prehensile tail