Meaning of the word kinkajou in English

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kinkajou

US /ˈkɪŋ.kə.dʒuː/
UK /ˈkɪŋ.kə.dʒuː/
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Noun

a nocturnal, arboreal mammal of the raccoon family, with a long prehensile tail and a long tongue, native to Central and South America.

Example:
The kinkajou used its prehensile tail to grip the branch.
You can sometimes spot a kinkajou foraging for fruit at night.