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 …

2023年6月22日 · Bearcats are fascinating mammals in the wild with unique characteristics like a prehensile tail, ear tufts, semi-retractable claws, cat whiskers, and a buttered popcorn scent. Despite their rich cultural association and popularity among traditional communities, their numbers in the wild are declining.

2017年4月25日 · Also known as the Binturong, bearcats are nimble omnivores of the southeastern Asian jungles, but they are a vulnerable species today.

Binturong, catlike omnivore of the family Viverridae, found in forests of Southeast Asia. Its range extends from Nepal southward to Sumatra and Java and eastward to Borneo. It has long shaggy hair, tufted ears, and a long, bushy, prehensile tail.

The 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.

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.

2024年5月27日 · 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.

Binturong Profile. The binturong is an adorable mammal that lives in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Due to their loveable appearances and furry exterior, they are commonly called “bearcats”.

Binturongs 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.

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.