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, …

Dec 12, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Dec 2, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 22, 2025 · 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.

May 1, 2025 · Often mistaken for a strange bear-cat hybrid, the binturong is a secretive mammal native to Southeast Asia’s dense rainforests. With its shaggy black fur, prehensile tail and unmistakable …

What is a binturong? Sometimes called a bearcat because of its appearance, the binturong is actually a member of the Viverridae family, which includes animals such as civets and genets.

Nov 5, 2025 · The binturong plays a vital role in forest ecology as a key distributor of strangler fig seeds. These animals feast on the fruit and disperse the seeds across the forest through their droppings.