The kinkajou, also known as a honey bear, is a mammal in the same order as raccoons with which they share certain characteristics. They are distinguished between their close relatives in some external features, including possessing a prehensile tail. 

The main reason why many people want to own such unusual animals is due to their cuteness. Kinkajous, with their delicate faces and almost human-like hands, are undoubtedly adorable creatures. Watching their daily activities is very exciting. Even though honey bears love to play, they are docile pets. Being arboreal animals, they love to climb, and their prehensile tail allows them to swing from places where other animals cannot.

What do you need to know before keeping a honey bear at home?

* For a comfortable stay, the kinkajou needs a large space. These animals are capable of jumping more than two meters, so it is necessary to take care of a spacious enclosure with the ability to hide in it for sleeping.

* It is impossible to train this exotic pet to a tray, so the pet's cage will have to be cleaned constantly.

* Honey bears are common carriers of the parasitic worm, capable of causing severe encephalitis in humans and sometimes resulting in death. 

* Kinkajou is not usually aggressive, but in some cases it can become stressed to the point of causing significant bites to a person.

* Kinkajous live to around 25-27 years, but there are many instances of them living well into their thirties. For this reason, the commitment of keeping a kinkajou as a pet is a long one which not everyone will be able to do.