Kinkajou
Kinkajou , noun
[French kinkajou, quincajou, from the native American name.]
(Zoology) 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 (Cercoleptida) allied to the raccoons. Called also potto, and honey bear.