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Kinkajous are now listed as "protected", although they have not yet been put on the endangered species list, their numbers are dwindling due to the loss of their natural habitat. As a key-stone species, they are incredibly important to our world.
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www.nc-claws.org/kinkajous.htm
www.nc-claws.org/kinkajous.htm
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It's due to deforestation in Central and South America.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_is_a_kinkajou_endangered
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eggiiee eggiiee Aug 17, 2009 @ 1:57 am i am doing an assignment on kinkajous for my social studies class. its on endangered species, and this site is very educational and interesting. though it doesnt have any information about why it is endangered and what is being done to help conserve the creatures.
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www.squidoo.com/kinkajou
www.squidoo.com/kinkajou
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Kinkajous only weight between 4-7 lbs and have a long, curled tail, which is prehensile. This means that it can use it as a “limb” or 5th hand of sorts and can hang on to branches, etc with it. ... Conservation Status:; The Kinkajou is an Endangered Species of animal!
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exoticanimallover.com/2009/01/kinkajou/
exoticanimallover.com/2009/01/kinkajou/
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Visit our Zoo Gift Shop; One-stop shopping for animal lovers! ; ... Kinkajou - POTOS FLAVUS; ... Possibly Endangered;
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www.americazoo.com/goto/index/mammals/268.htm
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A review of the endangered species ... In 1995, reform of the 1973 Endangered ... Endangered Species Act...
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www.icue.com/portal/site/iCue/chapter/?cuecard=40236
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Although kinkajous are not an endangered species, poachers hunting them for fur and meat or for the exotic pet trade are threatening their numbers. Because they are wild animals, they do not make good pets, no matter how cute you might think they are!
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www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-kinkajou.html
www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-kinkajou.html
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The Belize Zoo - Central America's finest zoo. Includes video, sound, images and key facts about over 25 of Belize's wildlife. ... KINKAJOU; Potos flavus ... ; ^Click on photo for larger image^
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www.belizezoo.org/zoo/zoo/mammals/kin/kin1.html
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