Binturong are sometimes called a bearcat, but don’t let that name fool you; they are not related to bears or cats. In fact, the binturong is more closely related to civets and genets and are in the same family known as Viverridae. They have coarse, shaggy fur, mainly black with a speckling of grey, particularly around their faces.
They are mainly nocturnal but can be active during the day or night. Binturong are arboreal animals, meaning that they spend most of their time in trees. They are one of only two carnivores that has a prehensile tail, meaning their tail can grasp tree branches to give them extra support, while climbing and sleeping.
Size: Binturong are large animals that can weigh over 20Kg, with a body length of 60-90cm, their long tail is similar in length to their bodies. Females are larger than males and are the dominant sex in the species.