Binturong | |
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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[]
Needs Information
Diet[]
They mostly eat fruits and berries.
Lifespan[]
A Bearcat's average lifespan is 18 years.
Gallery[]
Facts[]
- The scent of binturong musk is often compared to that of warm buttered popcorn[3] and cornbread.