The Olinguito (Bassaricyon neblina) is a mammal of the Procyonidae family that lives in the montane forests in the Andes of western Colombia and Ecuador. It is the smallest procyonid, and they resemble their closest relative, the Olingo. The Olinguito has dense and woolly fur that is red-brown to orange, and the species has been described to look like a mix between a teddy bear and a cat. They are nocturnal, solitary, and are skilled jumpers that jump from tree to tree up in the forest canopy. The Olinguito is an omnivorous frugivore that mainly eats fruits, insects, and nectar.
The Olinguito has a body length in the range of 11.8”-17.7” (30-45 cm=) and total weight of 2-2.6 lb (.9-1.2 kg). The Olinguito has a body height between 6.3”-9.1” (16-23 cm), body width of 3.5”-5.7” (9-14.5 cm), and tail length of 13.2”-16.7” (33.5-42.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Olinguito is between 10-25 years.
The Olinguito (Bassaricyon neblina) is a mammal of the Procyonidae family that lives in the montane forests in the Andes of western Colombia and Ecuador. It is the smallest procyonid, and they resemble their closest relative, the Olingo. The Olinguito has dense and woolly fur that is red-brown to orange, and the species has been described to look like a mix between a teddy bear and a cat. They are nocturnal, solitary, and are skilled jumpers that jump from tree to tree up in the forest canopy. The Olinguito is an omnivorous frugivore that mainly eats fruits, insects, and nectar.
The Olinguito has a body length in the range of 11.8”-17.7” (30-45 cm=) and total weight of 2-2.6 lb (.9-1.2 kg). The Olinguito has a body height between 6.3”-9.1” (16-23 cm), body width of 3.5”-5.7” (9-14.5 cm), and tail length of 13.2”-16.7” (33.5-42.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Olinguito is between 10-25 years.