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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

Dec 12, 2025 · Binturong, catlike omnivore of the family Viverridae, found in forests of Southeast Asia.

Despite its common moniker, “bearcat,” it shares no direct lineage with bears or cats. Its robust body, shaggy black fur, long bushy tail, and small, rounded ears topped with tufts of hair give it …

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 …

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 …

The binturong is also known as a “bearcat” though it is neither a bear nor a cat. The precise meaning of “binturong” has been lost because the local language from which it originated is …