Everything about The Binturong totally explained
The
Binturong (
Arctictis binturong), also known as the
Asian Bearcat, the
Palawan Bearcat, or simply the
Bearcat, is a species of the family
Viverridae, which includes the
civets and
genets. It is neither a
bear nor a
cat, and the real meaning of the original name is lost, as the local language that gave it's extinct. Its natural habitat is in trees of
forest canopy in rainforest of
Vietnam,
Malaysia,
Indonesia and
Palawan Island.
It is
nocturnal and sleeps on branches. It eats primarily fruit, but also has been known to eat eggs, shoots, leaves and small animals, such as rodents or birds.
Deforestation has greatly reduced its numbers. When cornered, the Binturong can be vicious. The Binturong can make chuckling sounds when it seems to be happy and utter a high-pitched wail if annoyed. The Binturong can live over 20 years in captivity; one is recorded to have lived almost 26 years.
Physical
Its bushy tail is fully
prehensile, and acts as a fifth hand. Being burly and
omnivorous, the Binturong is sometimes compared to a
bear, but is closer in size to a smallish
dog. Its average length ranges 60–96 cm (24–38 in), and average weight ranges between 9-14 kg (20–31 lb), although some exceptional individuals have been known to weigh 22 kg (50 lb) or more. The tail is nearly as long as the body with size ranging from 55–90 cm (22–36 in). The ears are small and rounded, and it has small eyes. It has coarse and thick black fur.
Reproduction
The
estrus period of the Binturong is 81 days, with a
gestation of 91 days. The Binturong is one of approximately 100 species of
mammal believed by many husbandry experts to be capable of
embryonic diapause, or delayed implantation, which allows the female of the species to time
parturition to coincide with favorable environmental conditions. Typical birthing is of two offspring, but up to six may occur.
Behavior
The Binturong climbs trees and leaps from branch to branch, using its tail and claws to cling while searching for food. It can rotate its hind legs backwards so that its claws still have a grip when climbing down a tree head first. The Binturong also uses its tail to communicate, through the
scent gland located under it. The scent of Binturong musk is often compared to that of warm
popcorn
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