The binturong, often called the bearcat, is a fascinating and unusual mammal found in the forests of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is not a bear or a cat. It belongs to the civet family. Covered in shaggy black fur and equipped with a long prehensile tail that works like a fifth limb, the binturong has a striking look with a face that appears part cat and part bear. One of its most surprising traits is its scent, which smells similar to buttered popcorn due to a special compound produced

The binturong, often known as the bearcat, is a fascinating and unusual mammal native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is neither a bear nor a cat but a member of the civet family. Covered in shaggy black fur with a long prehensile tail that acts like a fifth limb for climbing, the binturong has a striking appearance with a face that seems part cat and part bear. One of its most surprising features is its scent, which smells remarkably like buttered popcorn thanks to a spec

🐾 What does a Binturong sound like? 🐾 Our very own Biscuit the Binturong is full of surprises – and one of the most surprising things about these “bearcats” is their voices! 🎶 Binturongs have a whole range of noises, and depending on their mood they can sound:✨ Like a pig – with little chuckles and grunts when exploring✨ Like a cat – purring when they’re relaxed✨ Like a bear – with deep growls if they feel defensive✨ Even a bit spooky – with high-pitched wails or howls for long-distance calls