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
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.
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.
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 | 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 - 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.
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. Instead, they are part of the family ...
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.
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.
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.