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, …

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 preserving …

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 part of either …

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 the rainforests of …

Aug 18, 2025 · Despite its common name, the bearcat, scientifically known as Arctictis binturong, is neither a bear nor a cat. It belongs to the Viverridae family, which encompasses civets, genets, 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 …

Also known as the binturong, the bearcat is agile like a cat in the canopy and less adept on ground, walking flat-footed like a bear. However, it is neither a bear nor a cat, but belongs to the civet and …

Dec 12, 2025 · Its range extends from Nepal, India, and Bhutan southward to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Java and eastward to Borneo. It has long shaggy hair, tufted ears, and a long, bushy, …

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 as civets and …

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 isn’t even its...