#Procyonidae

Mammals • December 4, 2019

Olingos: Profile and Information

The genus Bassaricyon comprises little Neotropical procyonids, popularly called olingos. The olingos are native to the Central and South American rainforests from Nicaragua to Peru. These animals, who look like cousins to the kinkajou, are nocturnal and arboreal and reside at elevations from sea level to 2,750 m. Some of the most notable similarities between […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 15, 2024

Mammals • November 30, 2019

Cacomistle: Profile and Information

Cacomistle, scientifically known as Bassariscus sumichrasti, is a species within the order Carnivora, meaning it is related to dogs, cats, and many other animals. Cacomistle is a shy, nocturnal animal found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico. The cacomistle solely depends on the forests for survival. Their name in the Nahuatl language means half-cat and […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 15, 2024

Mammals • November 29, 2019

Coatis: Profile and Information

Coatis, or coatimundi, are South American raccoons closely related to North American raccoons and kinkajous. In English, they are also referred to as the hog-nosed coons, and out of the four breeds of coatis, there are only two kept as pets, and they include South American coatis and the white-nosed. Coatis are Omnivores like their […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 15, 2024

Mammals • November 25, 2019

Kinkajou: Profile and Information

Also known as honey bears, Kinkajous are small, golden-brown mammals that stay in the rainforest and are increasingly kept as pets. Popular celebrities like Paris Hilton have been reported to keep a kinkajou as a pet. Nevertheless, these exotic mammals aren’t meant for the rich and famous alone. Kinkajous belongs to the family Procyonidae and […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 15, 2024

Mammals • November 19, 2019

Raccoons: Profile and Information

Raccoons are very intelligent animals, usually having a grey-brown or orange-brown above and black or grayish color on their bottom side. These uniquely designed animals are often called nature’s only “clever bandits” because of the characteristic black mask covering their faces. The hands of raccoons are dexterous, making their hands one of the unique features […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 14, 2024