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binturong

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Also known as Arctictis binturong, Bearcat

The binturong (Arctictis binturong) (; ), also known as the bearcat, is an arboreal viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the only species in the genus Arctictis, but is further divided into nine subspecies. It has long, thick hair, primarily dark in appearance, but can also have a whitish speckled pelage. It is unique in morphology with its popcorn-scented musk glands, and its long, bushy, prehensile tail.

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The binturong, also referred to as the bearcat, is a species within the genus Arctictis. Its scientific name is Arctictis binturong. This mammal belongs to the class Mammalia and is currently classified as not extinct. The species has been described in sources including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

Binturongs inhabit shrubland environments. Their taxon range includes Serang. The species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, a status assigned in 2016. Biological records indicate a gestation period of 91 days, with the longest observed lifespan being 27 years. The animal is noted for smelling of popcorn.

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Species

Vulnerable

Binturong

species

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Maximum longevity: 27 years (captivity) Observations: In captivity these animals may live up to 27 years (Richard Weigl 2005).

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Arctictis
Image
Binturong.jpg
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longest observed lifespan
27
habitat
shrubland
short name
A. binturong
smells of
popcorn
taxon range
Serang
taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Vulnerable
taxon name
Arctictis binturong
Commons category
Arctictis binturong
described by source
Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
Commons gallery
Arctictis binturong
taxon common name
binturong
gestation period
91
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Etymology
  • Taxonomy and evolution
  • Characteristics
  • Distribution and habitat
  • Ecology and behavior
  • Diet
  • Predation and defensive adaptations
  • Reproduction
  • Threats
  • Conservation
  • In captivity
  • References
  • External links

The binturong (Arctictis binturong) (; ), also known as the bearcat, is an arboreal viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the only species in the genus Arctictis, but is further divided into nine subspecies. It has long, thick hair, primarily dark in appearance, but can also have a whitish speckled pelage. It is unique in morphology with its popcorn-scented musk glands, and its long, bushy, prehensile tail.

The binturong is a nocturnal omnivore, feeding on plants, insects, and smaller mammals. Females are able to enact delayed implantation, where a fertilized egg is not attached to the uterine walls until external conditions are ideal. The major threats to the binturong include habitat loss and forest degradation, as well as illegal hunting and trading. It has been assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “binturong” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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