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.
Palawan binturong - Wikipedia
WEBThe Palawan bearcat (Arctictis binturong whitei), also commonly known as the Palawan binturong, is a subspecies of the binturong, a mammal in the family Viverridae. [1] It is endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
Binturong, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBSometimes 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.
Palawan binturong - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
WEBThe Palawan bearcat (Arctictis binturong whitei), also commonly known as the Palawan binturong, is a subspecies of the binturong, a mammal in the family Viverridae. It is endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
The Elusive Palawan Bearcat: The Endemic Binturong of Palawan
WEBApr 26, 2023 · The Binturong of Palawan, also known as the bearcat, is a fascinating and unique species that can be found exclusively on the island of Palawan in the Philippines. This elusive mammal is often compared to a cross between a bear and a cat, but it is actually a member of the civet family.
Save the Binturong! Wait―What’s a Binturong? - NRDC
WEBDec 14, 2016 · The Philippines just set aside more than 100,000 acres for pangolins, hornbills, forest turtles, and the mysterious, mustachioed “bearcat.” December 14, 2016. Jennifer Pack. Jason Bittel. Deep...
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.
Palawan Bearcat: The Enigmatic Carnivore of the Philippines
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Discover the Palawan Bearcat, also known as the Palawan Binturong (Arctictis binturong whitei), a fascinating and elusive creature native to the lush rainfor...
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.
The binturong - ABConservation
WEBTHE BINTURONG. It is also called bearcat, but it is neither a cat, nor a bear, it is a binturong! It is part of the family Viverridae, just as the civet or the European genet.
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