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 are found in the tropical forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, and Indonesia. In the wild, binturongs live …

Apr 8, 2025 · Native to the dense jungles of Southeast Asia, the binturong is as unique as it is endangered. Despite its odd appearance, it’s not related to bears or cats, which only adds to its …

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 …

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....

Binturongs are primarily arboreal (live mainly in trees), and live in the canopies of tall trees in dense, tropical forests but are somewhat adaptable. In Laos, they inhabit evergreen forests; in the …

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.

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 …