Potto
/ˈpɑːtəʊ/
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Pro Tip 1/3Nocturnal Creature
The potto is active at night, which is what 'nocturnal' means. Useful in discussions about animal behavior. 
While on a nighttime safari, we observed the potto moving through the trees.
Pro Tip 2/3Tree-Dweller
Potto primarily lives in trees; good descriptor for conversations on animal habitats. 
The children were fascinated to learn that a potto rarely descends to the ground, preferring its arboreal home.
Pro Tip 3/3African Wildlife
Potto is indigenous to Africa, relevant when discussing the continent's wildlife diversity. 
The textbook included a chapter on the potto and other unique animals from the African tropical forests.