Binturong - Wikipedia The binturong (Arctictis binturong) ( bɪnˈtjʊərɒŋ, ˈbɪntjʊrɒŋ ; bin-TURE-ong, BIN-ture-ong), also known as the bearcat, is an arboreal viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia It is the only species in the genus Arctictis, but is further divided into nine subspecies
What Is a Binturong? - Bearcat Characteristics - With Photos 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
What Are Bearcats? Not a Bear or a Cat Explained Bearcats are fascinating mammals often misunderstood due to their common name, which suggests a relation to bears or cats However, these unique creatures are neither They are distinctive animals native to the lush environments of Southeast Asia, known for their unusual characteristics and behaviors
What is a Bearcat? - University of Cincinnati Athletics It is neither a bear nor a cat, and the real meaning of the original name is lost, as the local language that gave it its name is extinct Its natural habitats are in the forest canopy trees in the rainforests of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Palawan Island
Binturong | Size, Diet, Facts | Britannica Its range extends from Nepal, India, and Bhutan southward to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java and eastward to Borneo It has long shaggy hair, tufted ears, and a long, bushy, prehensile tail The colour generally is black with a sprinkling of whitish hairs
Its nicknamed the bearcat, smells like popcorn and lives in trees . . . The binturong (Arctictis binturong), sometimes known as the 'bearcat', is neither bear nor cat, despite its misleading name It belongs to the Viverridae family – the same family as civets and genets – and is the only species in its genus
Binturong - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Binturongs are also called bearcats, but that name is rather misleading since they are not related to bears or cats Instead, they are related to civets but look more like gigantic dust mops and smell like a freshly made batch of popcorn!
Binturong - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts Despite its common moniker, “bearcat,” it shares no direct lineage with bears or cats Its robust body, shaggy black fur, long bushy tail, and small, rounded ears topped with tufts of hair give it a bear-like appearance, while its agility in trees and retractable claws might suggest feline traits