Binturong - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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
WEBJun 22, 2023 · A bearcat has long white whiskers, like a cat's, and small rounded ears from which prominent long ear hair tufts protrude. Its thick, muscular prehensile tail, similar to a monkey's tail, allows it to grasp or hold …
Binturong - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBBinturongs are medium sized mammals, which are also known as the “bearcat,” or the “Asian bearcat,” because they look like a cross between a bear and a cat. However, they are not related to either bears or cats; they are a civet. Binturongs live high in the trees of forests in South-East Asia. Read on to learn about the binturong.
Binturong, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBWhat 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.
What Is a Binturong? - Bearcat Characteristics - With Photos
WEBJul 19, 2021 · The binturong (Arctictis binturong) is a mammal originating from Asia. 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. Instead, they are part of the family ...
Binturong | Size, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · binturong. Also called: bear cat or cat bear. Related Topics: prehensile tail. binturong, (Arctictis binturong), catlike omnivore of the civet family (Viverridae), found in dense forests of Southeast Asia. Its range extends from Nepal, India, and Bhutan southward to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java and eastward to Borneo.
Binturong | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
WEBMay 27, 2022 · Baby binturongs are called binlets. They have extremely long tails which they use to balance when moving along tree limbs. They use their tails to grasp branches and even to lower themselves. Binturongs, also …
Bearcat (Binturong) - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
WEBAlso known as the binturong, the bearcat is agile like a cat in the canopy and less adept on ground, walking flat-footed like a bear. However, it is neither a bear nor a cat, but belongs to the civet and mongoose family.
Binturong - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBBinturongs are also known as Asian bearcats and Malay civet cats. Bearcat is also another name for the red panda.
Binturong - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEB‘Bearcat’ is a name that is also used for the Red panda. Binturongs walk with flat feet, like bears and people, resulting in a side-to-side, ambling gait. The newly born baby binturongs are often referred to as shruggles.
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