The oldest living kinkajou (Potos flavus) in captivity is Huggy Bear, who turned 27 years 6 months old in January 2004 and belongs to Sonja Pedersen (USA) of Holiday, Florida, USA.

Mrs Pedersen bought Huggy Bear from a pet shop in Clearwater, Florida, USA in January 1977 aged 6 months, with the assumed birthday date of 1 August 1976, although the exact date is not known.

A kinkanjou’s life span in captivity is usually 23 years.

Still with us as of 9/12/04.