Critter Science

The Mysterious and Adorable Olinguito

16 February, 2023
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The olinguito hails from the tropical, montane forests of western Colombia and Ecuador. These critters are the first carnivorous mammal to be discovered, in the western hemisphere, in 365 years! The elusive and

The Peculiar Northern Olingo

22 July, 2021
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The olingo, aka olinguito (although the olinguito is a separate species) or bushy-tailed olingo, who’s closest relatives are kinkajous, raccoons, and coatis, can only be found in Central America and northern South America.