At a rest stop in Washington, officials found a kinkajou, also known as a honey bear, roaming around. Kinkajous are indigenous to the rainforests of Mexico, Central America, and South America, so ...

A type of exotic pet made famous by Paris Hilton was rescued earlier this week after being found climbing a dusty Washington road pole and leaving officials scratching their heads.

However, just like dogs and cats, kinkajous will sometimes nip or bite when they're playing and excited, and Dr. Coder says that overall they can make good pets. "Kinkajous are animals that often ...

“Despite their cuteness, kinkajous do not make good pets,” the zoo said. Kinkajous are not endangered but are hunted for their fur, and the illegal exotic pet trade threatens their population ...

SAGINAW, MI - A local pet shop has many exotic pets ready to find new families. Custom Creatures, located at 2750 Bay Street in Suite 4, offers a variety of animals that aren’t very common.

The kinkajou, a small tropical mammal, was transported to the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, ... "Despite their cuteness, kinkajous do not make good pets," Point Defiance Zoo said.

Kinkajous are not endangered but are hunted for their fur, and the illegal exotic pet trade-threatens their population, according to the zoo. More about Washington rainforests Brazil mammals ...

“Despite their cuteness, kinkajous do not make good pets,” the zoo said, according to The Associated Press. The kinkajou was taken to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma and will be ...

The kinkajou received a few months of care at the Point Defiance Zoo and has now moved to his forever home at an accredited zoo on the East ... kinkajous do not make good pets," the post reads.

Although kinkajous are not an endangered species they are often hunted for their fur and used in exotic pet trade. (Photo Courtesy: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium) ...

YAKIMA, Wash. — A kinkajou was found in southeast of Yakima, Washington earlier this week, according to officials. “We don’t know if it was dropped off or escaped.” Hello from our friendly ...

“Despite their cuteness, kinkajous do not make good pets,” the zoo said, according to The Associated Press. The kinkajou was taken to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma and will be ...