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Scientific Classification
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Mammalia
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Scientific Name
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N/A
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Size
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Up to 2.5 ft. long
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Weight
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5.5 – 22 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Long claws, long legs, green algae on fur
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Life Span
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20 – 30 yrs. depending on the species
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Habitat
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Tropical Rainforest
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Diet
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Plants, fruits, insects, small lizards
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Cecropia plants
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Predators
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Humans, jaguars, and harpy eagles
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Location
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Central and South America
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Conservation Status
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Varies by species
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