| Binturong | |
|---|---|
 At Overloon, NL. | |
| Information | |
| Common Name | Bearcat, Palawan Bearcat and ASian Bearcat. |
| Range | East and Southeast Asia |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Viverridae |
| Genus | Arctictis |
| Species | Arctictis binturong |
| Conservation Status | |
 Vulnerable | |
The Binturong is a species of the Arctictis genus. It lives in the rainforests scattered in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is pronounced "BINN-too-RONG".
Appearance
Its body is covered with thick black fur. It has lighter fur color in its face with small, rounded eys and ears. Its tail is bushy and can act as a fifth hand.
Behavior
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Facts
- The scent of binturong musk is often compared to that of warm buttered popcorn[3] and cornbread.
