The kinkajou (Potos flavus), also known as the honey bear (a name it shares with the Sun Bear), is a rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to the olingo, ringtail, cacomistle, raccoon, and coati. It is the only member of the genus Potos. Kinkajous may be mistaken for ferrets or monkeys, but are not related. Native to Central America and South America, this arboreal mammal isn't an endangered species, though it's seldom seen by people because of its strict nocturnal habits. However… (More on Potos)