Binturong - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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, and has been assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because of a declining population.
Binturong | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
WEBMay 27, 2022 · Baby binturongs are called binlets. They have extremely long tails which they use to balance when moving along tree limbs. They use their tails to grasp branches and even to lower themselves. Binturongs, also …
Binturong - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBBaby binturongs are born with eyes sealed and remain hidden in the mother's thick fur for their first few days. At six to eight weeks, they are the size of a domestic cat, have grown a coat of coarse hair, and begin to explore and eat solid food.
Binturong – Facts, Size, Diet, Pictures - Animal Spot
WEBBinturong. The binturong is a strange mammal, looking like a cross between bears and cats, leading to its nickname, the “bearcat”. Other names include the Asian bearcat, the Asian civet, and the Malay civet cat. In Indonesia, the locals call it ‘benturong’ or ‘tenturun’. Table of Contents. Description.
Binturong, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBWhat 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.
Bearcat Facts - Animals of Asia - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 25, 2017 · Bearcat Facts - Animals of Asia. Also known as the Binturong, bearcats are nimble omnivores of the southeastern Asian jungles, but they are a vulnerable species today.
The Binturong, aka Bearcat, Is Related to Neither Namesake
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Its bushy tail may resemble a cat's, but it's actually fully prehensile (able to grasp objects). This unique animal is a forest-dweller and uses its prehensile tail to climb tree branches. Like other carnivores (order Carnivora), bearcats …
Bearcat - WorldAtlas
WEBJun 22, 2023 · A bearcat has long white whiskers, like a cat's, and small rounded ears from which prominent long ear hair tufts protrude. Its thick, muscular prehensile tail, similar to a monkey's tail, allows it to grasp or hold objects and even act as a …
The Bearcat - Outdoor Wild Living
WEBJun 4, 2015 · The gestational period is 91 days, and usually there will be two offspring born with each pregnancy, although there have been cases of up to six babies being born at a time. The bearcat belongs to a special group of only 100 mammals that can initiate embryonic diapause.
Bearkat Bengals
WEBThe goal of Bearkat Bengals is to raise quality, healthy, well adjusted Bengals. We are a small in-home TICA recognized cattery. All of our fur babies are kept inside with myself and my family. 3 generations of Bearkat Bengals share our home and help shape the behavior of your new pet.
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