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Binturong

Arctictis binturong

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This mammal (order = carnivora) is related to the Asian civet. The only mermber in its genus, the binturong is also known as the bearcat. Arboreal and nocturnal, it is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss, even though it is widespread throughout Asian countries.

Habitat:

A captive specimen in Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney

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Comments (3)

They are such cool animals - not sure about the buttered popcorn thing though! Here's one I saw at Adelaide Zoo: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9116019
No such fragrance noticed, lori. Maybe they should house them near the food court. They were in a very large open space including some high in the tree.
Could you smell it? Apparently they smell like buttered popcorn!
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PublishedAugust 29, 2012

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