Officials said the young kinkajou recently found at a Yakima rest stop is healthy after undergoing a wellness exam.

The kinkajou was rescued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police. He was then taken to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma to be examined while staff worked to find a safe place for him.

The zoo's Head Veterinarian Dr. Karen Wolf said he is in fair health overall, but is very thin, weighing only 2.5 pounds. Zoo officials said he has a good appetite and zoo staff are feeding him a full and healthy diet. They are still awaiting the results of diagnostic testing to get a complete assessment of his health.
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