- 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
- Binturong | Size, Diet, Facts | Britannica
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 - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
Baby binturongs, called bintlets, are born with their eyes sealed and remain nestled in their mother's thick fur for their first few days At six to eight weeks, they are the size of a domestic cat, have grown a coat of coarse hair, and begin to explore and eat solid food
- Binturong | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
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 - 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
- What Is a Binturong? - Bearcat Characteristics - With Photos
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
- What Is a Binturong? 14 Facts About One of Nature’s Most Critically . . .
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 - National Geographic Kids
Binturongs live in the rainforests of Southeast Asia They belong to a family of carnivorous mammals that also includes civets The animals spend most of their time hanging out in the treetops
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