A young kinkajou, native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America, was found abandoned at a rest stop near Yakima, Washington on Sunday, June 23. The animal was discovered lounging on a road sign and has since been transported to Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Veterinarians at the zoo have conducted a comprehensive wellness exam and report that the kinkajou is in fair overall health. The kinkajou will temporarily reside at the zoo while further assessments are made.
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Veterinarians at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium say a kinkajou that was recently found abandoned at a Yakima rest stop is in fair overall health. https://t.co/C1g6dBav8B
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The kinkajou, a small tropical mammal, was transported to the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, where he will "undergo a comprehensive wellness exam." https://t.co/mttk6yKoLz
A young kinkajou was found far from home at a rest stop in Yakima. https://t.co/kaqZUhYZbJ
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A young kinkajou was found far from home at a rest stop in Yakima on June 23. https://t.co/kaqZUhYZbJ
A kinkajou, native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America, was found Sunday near Yakima. It will temporarily live at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma. https://t.co/TvIXWlUzPh
Kinkajou found abandoned at central Washington rest area moved to Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo https://t.co/uYbdEFPgRp
Before being transported to Tacoma, the kinkajou was found lounging on a road sign at a Yakima rest stop. https://t.co/TWo2QOyu01