Vulnerable
Binturong
Arctictis binturong
A shaggy tree-dwelling mammal from Southeast Asian forests, known for its long tail and slow, deliberate movements.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
15–18 years in the wild; over 20 years in captivity
Size
Body length 60–96 cm; tail 56–89 cm; weight 9–20 kg
Scientific Name
Arctictis binturong
About Binturong
A shaggy tree-dwelling mammal from Southeast Asian forests, known for its long tail and slow, deliberate movements.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–18 years in the wild; over 20 years in captivity, a size of Body length 60–96 cm; tail 56–89 cm; weight 9–20 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Binturongs smell a bit like buttered popcorn because of a chemical in their urine used for scent marking.
Where Binturong Lives
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Borneo rainforest
, Indonesia
Western Ghats edge
, India