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 · The bearcat is a fascinating mammal, unique and rare, with important functions within its habitat. It has a significant ecological impact on its ecosystems, playing a role in preserving Southeast Asia's rainforests and many other species whose sustenance depends on these habitats.
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.
Binturong | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
WEBMay 27, 2022 · 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.
Binturong – Facts, Size, Diet, Pictures - Animal Spot
WEBThe binturong is a strange mammal, looking like a cross between bears and cats, leading to its nickname, the “bearcat”. Other names include the Asian bearcat, the Asian civet, and the Malay civet cat. In Indonesia, the locals call it ‘benturong’ or ‘tenturun’.
Binturong - National Geographic Kids
WEBA 40-pound mammal creeps along a tree branch in a steamy forest. The animal looks like a cross between a cat and a bear. And its appearance isn’t even its strangest quality.
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.
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 - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBThe binturong is the only mammal from Africa, Asia, or Europe and one of only two carnivores with a prehensile tail (the other is the kinkajou). The real meaning of the word binturong is lost now, as the local language that used it is extinct. Binturongs are also known as Asian bearcats and Malay civet cats.