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.
Binturong | Size, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBbinturong, (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 .
Bearcat - WorldAtlas
WEBJun 22, 2023 · A bearcat has long white whiskers, like a cat's, and small rounded ears from which prominent long ear hair tufts protrude. Its thick, muscular prehensile tail, similar to a monkey's tail, allows it to grasp or hold objects and even act as …
Binturong - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and ...
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.
What Is a Binturong? - Bearcat Characteristics - With Photos
WEBJul 19, 2021 · 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.
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, 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 - 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. What’s even weirder...
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.
Binturong - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe binturong (Arctictis binturong) is a carnivore of a medium size found in dense forests in South-East Asia. This animal is thought to be a close relative of the palm civet. It is the biggest member of this family.