Scientific name: Arctictis binturongCommon names: Binturong, BearcatOrder / Family: Carnivora / Viverridae (the civet family)IUCN status: VulnerableBody length: 60–96 cm (24–38 in)Tail length: 55–90 cm (22–35 in), fully prehensileWeight: ~9–14 kg (20–31 lb), occasionally largerNotable trait: “...
The binturong (Arctictis binturong), also known as the bearcat or manturón, is a carnivorous mammal in the family Viverridae, subfamily Paradoxurinae. It is native to South and Southeast Asia and is notable for its popcorn-like scent and important ecological roles such as seed dispersal and populat...