Binturong - Wikipedia The 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
16 Barmy Binturong Facts - Fact Animal The 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 that is speckled with grey tips
Binturong | Size, Diet, Facts | Britannica Binturong, catlike omnivore of the family Viverridae, found in forests of Southeast Asia Its range extends from Nepal southward to Sumatra and Java and eastward to Borneo It has long shaggy hair, tufted ears, and a long, bushy, prehensile tail
Binturong - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The 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
Binturong | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation . . . Binturongs, also known as bearcats, are found in South and Southeast Asia They have shaggy, dark brown coats, sharp teeth and claws They spend most of their time climbing and perching in trees They look like mask-less raccoons with tufty whiskers and eyebrows They have low, wide, muscular bodies
Binturong - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants The 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) Binturongs can swim fairly well and have good vision day or night, and so can be active at any hour they choose
Binturong - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Scientific Name: Arctictis binturong The binturong is also known as a “bearcat” though it is neither a bear nor a cat The precise meaning of “binturong” has been lost because the local language from which it originated is now extinct
What Is a Binturong? 14 Facts About One of Nature’s Most . . . The binturong is part bear, part cat, and smells like buttered popcorn—but most people have never even heard of it Hidden deep in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, this elusive creature spends its life lounging in trees, using a prehensile tail like a fifth limb
Binturong Animal Facts - Arctictis binturong - A-Z Animals The Binturong (Arctictis Binturong) is a medium sized carnivore that is found inhabiting the dense forests of South-East Asia It belongs to the same family as other small carnivores including Civets, Genets, Mongooses, and Fossa and shares a number of characteristics with them including a long snout and having more teeth than most other
Binturong - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and . . . Binturongs live high in the trees of forests in South-East Asia Read on to learn about the binturong Binturongs have long, heavy bodies, and short, stocky legs They have short, pointed snouts that contain more teeth than most carnivores They also have many thick, conspicuous white whiskers