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 much of its range, …

"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 the civets and …

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 preserving …

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 part of either …

Feb 29, 2024 · Neither a bear nor a cat, the Southeast Asian bearcat is actually a viverrid (family Viverridae). Its closest relatives are other small carnivorous mammals like civets.

Officially called a binturong, the bearcat isn’t actually a bear or a cat. It’s a unique, tree-dwelling mammal native to Southeast Asia, known for its long whiskers, shaggy fur and surprisingly sweet scent (it …

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 the civet and …

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 as civets and …

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 isn’t even its...

Dec 12, 2025 · Two zookeepers were taken to a hospital after they were bitten by a binturong, also known as a bearcat, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C. on Friday morning, authorities say.