North Richland Hills police officer rescues exotic kinkajou from summer heat

Police in North Richland Hills were called about something resembling a kangaroo or monkey, but what they found was even more surprising.Kinkajou rescueOn Aug. 20, North Richland Hills police officers received a call about reports of a kangaroo or monkey near a business on Rufe Snow Drive and Loop 820.When officers arrived, they discovered a kinkajou hiding from the summer heat behind a trash can. The creature appeared to be hot and dehydrated.Police safely corralled the kinkajou and captured it before North Richland Hills Animal Services arrived and took the kinkajou into their care.What is a kinkajou?A kinkajou is a small, tree-dwelling animal most commonly found in rainforests in Central and South America.Kinkajous are most closely related to raccoons, but are often called a "honey bear" due to its golden fur and love for sweets.The critters grow to about two feet in length, and their tails can be as long as their bodies.The owner of the kinkajou is currently a mystery.To own a kink