Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Potos shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Potos offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Potos at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Potos ? Wrong! If the Potos is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Potos then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Potos ? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Potos and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Potos wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Potos then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Potos site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Potos , or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Potos , then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

{{Taxobox | color = pink| name = Kinkajou| status = LR/lc| image = Kinkajou.jpg| regnum = Animalia]| classis = Mammalia]| familia = Procyonidae & [Georges Cuvier, 1795| species = P. flavus| binomial = Potos flavus| binomial_authority = (Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber, 1774)| range_map = Leefgebied kinkajoe.jpg| range_map_width = 200px| range_map_caption = Kinkajou range-->

The Kinkajou (Potos flavus), also known as the Honey Bear, Sugar Bear, or Cat-Monkey is a rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to the olingo, ringtail, cacomistle, raccoon, and coati. It is the only member of the genus Potos. Native to Central America and South America, this arboreal mammal is not particularly rare, though it is seldom seen by people because of its strict Nocturnality habits. Kinkajous may be mistaken for ferrets or monkeys, but are not related.The kinkajou has gold fur which overlaps gray, the fur is also wooly. Olingos are similar to kinkajous in Morphology (biology) and habits. However, genetic studies have shown that the kinkajous were an early offshoot of the ancestral procyonid line and are not closely related to any of the other extant procyonids. The similarities between kinkajous and olingos are thus an example of parallel evolution; the closest relatives of the olingos are actually the coatis.

An average adult kinkajou weighs 2–3 kg (4–7 lb). Growing to an average body length of 17-22 inches, their tail is 16-22 inches in length in addition to the body. Although classified in the order Carnivora and equipped with sharp teeth, they actually primarily eat fruit. One source of help in getting fruit in small areas is their long tongue that is slender and has a length of 5 inches. The tongue is also used to obtain nectar from flowers, allowing the kinkajou to play the role of a pollinator. Nectar is sometimes also obtained by simply eating flowers. Although captive animals will avidly eat honey (earning them the name "Honey Bear"), it has not yet been observed in the diet of wild kinkajous. Like raccoons, kinkajous have remarkable manipulatory abilities, in this respect rivaling primates. Kinkajous also have short-haired, fully prehensile tails (like some New World monkeys), which they use as a fifth hand in climbing. However, they do not use their tails for grasping food. Special scent glands near the mouth and on the throat and belly allow them to mark their travel routes and territory. Kinkajous sleep together in family units and Social grooming each other. While they are usually solitary when foraging, they occasionally do so in small groups, and sometimes also associate with olingos. Kinkajous are distinguished from olingos by their prehensile tail, foreshortened muzzle, extrudable tongue, and lack of an anal scent gland.

Kinkajous are sometimes kept as pets. Their personality tends to be playful and curious, and they are generally tame. However, some owners report unpredictable, vicious attacks by their kinkajous even after several years of non-aggression. Kinkajous enjoy bananas and have been known to raid domestic owners' liquor cabinets. They live an average of about 23 years in captivity, with a maximum recorded life span of over 40 years. Kinkajous breed throughout the year giving birth to one or (less commonly) two small babies after a gestation period of 112 to 118 days.

Kinkajous do not like to be awake during the day, and dislike noise or sudden movements. If they are agitated too much, they may emit a scream and attack, usually clawing their victim and biting deeply.

Kinkajous communicate using a variety of vocalizations; their loudest call is shrill and resembles a woman's scream. For this reason, one Spanish folk name for the kinkajou is "la llorona" ("the crying woman").

Image:Potos flavus (Harvard University).JPG|Potos flavus

References External links

• Paris Hilton bitten by kinkajou - USAToday.com
• Kinkajou - Honolulu Zoo
• Kinkajou - Enchanted Learning
• Guinness Book of Records

{{Taxobox | color = pink| name = Kinkajou| status = LR/lc| image = Kinkajou.jpg| regnum = Animalia]| classis = Mammalia]| familia = Procyonidae & [Georges Cuvier, 1795| species = P. flavus| binomial = Potos flavus| binomial_authority = (Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber, 1774)| range_map = Leefgebied kinkajoe.jpg| range_map_width = 200px| range_map_caption = Kinkajou range-->

The Kinkajou (Potos flavus), also known as the Honey Bear, Sugar Bear, or Cat-Monkey is a rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to the olingo, ringtail, cacomistle, raccoon, and coati. It is the only member of the genus Potos. Native to Central America and South America, this arboreal mammal is not particularly rare, though it is seldom seen by people because of its strict Nocturnality habits. Kinkajous may be mistaken for ferrets or monkeys, but are not related.The kinkajou has gold fur which overlaps gray, the fur is also wooly. Olingos are similar to kinkajous in Morphology (biology) and habits. However, genetic studies have shown that the kinkajous were an early offshoot of the ancestral procyonid line and are not closely related to any of the other extant procyonids. The similarities between kinkajous and olingos are thus an example of parallel evolution; the closest relatives of the olingos are actually the coatis.

An average adult kinkajou weighs 2–3 kg (4–7 lb). Growing to an average body length of 17-22 inches, their tail is 16-22 inches in length in addition to the body. Although classified in the order Carnivora and equipped with sharp teeth, they actually primarily eat fruit. One source of help in getting fruit in small areas is their long tongue that is slender and has a length of 5 inches. The tongue is also used to obtain nectar from flowers, allowing the kinkajou to play the role of a pollinator. Nectar is sometimes also obtained by simply eating flowers. Although captive animals will avidly eat honey (earning them the name "Honey Bear"), it has not yet been observed in the diet of wild kinkajous. Like raccoons, kinkajous have remarkable manipulatory abilities, in this respect rivaling primates. Kinkajous also have short-haired, fully prehensile tails (like some New World monkeys), which they use as a fifth hand in climbing. However, they do not use their tails for grasping food. Special scent glands near the mouth and on the throat and belly allow them to mark their travel routes and territory. Kinkajous sleep together in family units and Social grooming each other. While they are usually solitary when foraging, they occasionally do so in small groups, and sometimes also associate with olingos. Kinkajous are distinguished from olingos by their prehensile tail, foreshortened muzzle, extrudable tongue, and lack of an anal scent gland.

Kinkajous are sometimes kept as pets. Their personality tends to be playful and curious, and they are generally tame. However, some owners report unpredictable, vicious attacks by their kinkajous even after several years of non-aggression. Kinkajous enjoy bananas and have been known to raid domestic owners' liquor cabinets. They live an average of about 23 years in captivity, with a maximum recorded life span of over 40 years. Kinkajous breed throughout the year giving birth to one or (less commonly) two small babies after a gestation period of 112 to 118 days.

Kinkajous do not like to be awake during the day, and dislike noise or sudden movements. If they are agitated too much, they may emit a scream and attack, usually clawing their victim and biting deeply.

Kinkajous communicate using a variety of vocalizations; their loudest call is shrill and resembles a woman's scream. For this reason, one Spanish folk name for the kinkajou is "la llorona" ("the crying woman").

Image:Potos flavus (Harvard University).JPG|Potos flavus

References External links

• Paris Hilton bitten by kinkajou - USAToday.com
• Kinkajou - Honolulu Zoo
• Kinkajou - Enchanted Learning
• Guinness Book of Records