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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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