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 …

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Jun 22, 2023 · The bearcat is a fascinating mammal, unique and rare, with important functions within its habitat. It has a significant ecological impact on its ecosystems, playing a role in …

Binturongs are also called bearcats, but that name is rather misleading since they are not related to bears or cats. Instead, they are related to civets but look more like gigantic dust mops and …

They have shaggy, dark brown coats, sharp teeth and prehensile tails. They are sometimes called bearcats, although they are not closely related to either bears or cats. They look like mask-less …

May 1, 2025 · The binturong (Arctictis binturong), sometimes known as the 'bearcat', is neither bear nor cat, despite its misleading name. It belongs to the Viverridae family – the same family …

Binturongs are also known as bearcats. A 40-pound mammal creeps along a tree branch in a steamy forest. The animal looks like a cross between a cat and a bear. And its appearance …

Aug 17, 2025 · Bearcats are fascinating mammals often misunderstood due to their common name, which suggests a relation to bears or cats. However, these unique creatures are …

Oct 22, 2025 · 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 …

It is neither a bear nor a cat, and the real meaning of the original name is lost, as the local language that gave it its name is extinct. Its natural habitats are in the forest canopy trees in …