The binturong, also known as a bearcat, is a unique mammal native to the forests of Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it’s neither a bear nor a cat but belongs to the civet family. With its long, bushy tail and thick black fur, the binturong is an excellent climber, using its prehensile tail for balance and grip. One of its most fascinating traits is its scent—it smells like buttery popcorn due to a compound in its urine! Binturongs are mostly nocturnal and love feasting on fruits, playing a cru

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

This animal looks like it runs the forest after dark. 🐾🌙 Meet the binturong, also called the bearcat — and yes, it smells faintly like buttered popcorn. That scent comes from a chemical compound in its urine used to mark territory high in the trees. Even wilder? It has a fully prehensile tail, meaning it can grip branches with it like a fifth limb while climbing. Fluffy, fearless, and basically built for canopy life. #Binturong #WildlifeFacts | Discvr Blog

🐾 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