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 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.
Binturong | Size, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAlso 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 - 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 | 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 …
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 - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBBinturongs are also known as Asian bearcats and Malay civet cats. These bearcats generally sleep during the day high in the forest canopy and love to bask in the sun. Binturongs are primarily nocturnal and move slowly through their home in the trees to look for fruit. Because of this, they have often been confused with sloths.
16 Barmy Binturong Facts - Fact Animal
WEBThe 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 typically covered in shaggy black fur …
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.
Binturong - National Geographic Kids
WEBBinturong. A 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.