In the rainforests of Central and South America roams the kinkajou. It may look like a monkey, with its prehensile tail and predilection for chewing with its mouth open—but don't be fooled. It's actually more closely related to the trash panda raccoon, oddly enough. Check out this week's episode of Absurd Creatures to learn more!
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