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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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 …

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 …

"Bearcat" is a simple translation of the Chinese word for panda-xiong mao-which means "bear-cat." The Binturong (Arctictis binturong) is a species of the family Viverridae, which includes …

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, …

What 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.

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 …

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 …