Binturong
Arctictis binturong
Adult binturongs live mainly in tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, spending much of their time climbing through the canopy. They are mostly nocturnal and omnivorous, eating large amounts of figs and other fruit along with eggs, insects, birds, and small mammals. A long prehensile tail helps them brace on branches, and they often move carefully rather than quickly. Their scent glands produce a distinctive popcorn-like odor used for marking territory and communication.
- Type
- Fang
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- ?
- Binturong