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.
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...
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.
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 …
What is a binturong? - Conservation news
WEBOct 13, 2016 — The binturong, or bearcat (Arctictis binturong) inhabits a range stretching from northeast India and Bangladesh to the Malay Peninsula, Borneo and the Philippines. It is found more rarely in Nepal, South China, Java, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.
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 .
Palawan binturong - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
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 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.