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Binturong - Wikipedia The binturong (Arctictis binturong) ( bɪnˈtjʊərɒŋ, ˈbɪntjʊrɒŋ , bin-TURE-ong, BIN-ture-ong), also known as the bearcat, is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia It is uncommon in much of its range, and has been assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because of a declining population
Bearcat - WorldAtlas The bearcat is a tree-dwelling species confined to tall forests that spend most of its time searching for food among the high tree canopies They are more common in areas with good tree cover as compared to the forested plains
The Binturong, aka Bearcat, Is Related to Neither Namesake Although it resembles a bear or a cat in its appearance, with its long, bushy tail (22 to 35 inches or 55 to 90 centimeters) and rounded eats, the bearcat is neither Its bushy tail may resemble a cat's, but it's actually fully prehensile (able to grasp objects)
What Is a Binturong? - Bearcat Characteristics - With Photos Their appearance somewhat resembles a cross between a small bear and a cat, hence their common name: the bearcat They are part of the suborder Feliformia, but are not part of either the cat (Felidae) or bear (Ursidae) families
Binturong, facts and photos | National Geographic What is a binturong? Sometimes called a bearcat because of its appearance, the binturong is actually a member of the Viverridae family, which includes animals such as civets and genets
Binturong - Smithsonians National Zoo Binturongs are also called bearcats but are not closely related to bears or cats They are in the family Viverridae with other small cat-like mammals, including civets and fossas They are the only members of the genus Arctic Binturongs are about the size of a coyote
Binturong | San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Binturongs are also called bearcats, but that name is rather misleading since they are not related to bears OR cats Instead, they are related to civets and fossas but look more like gigantic dust mops and smell like a freshly made batch of popcorn!
Binturong Animal Facts - Arctictis binturong - A-Z Animals Also known as the Bearcat, the Asian Bearcat and the Asian Civet, the Binturong is an animal that was once commonly found throughout much of its historical range, but sadly, today they are a rare find in the thick jungles and very little is actually known about their behaviour in the wild