Although Arctictis binturong resembles a bear or a cat in its appearance, with its long, bushy tail and rounded eats, the bearcat is neither. Ger Bosma / Getty Images Neither a bear nor a cat, the ...

Binturongs, which play an important role in facilitating forest growth, are threatened by habitat loss, regional use in traditional medicine, and the pet trade, experts said. Photo from Getty ...

Binturongs are known as “bearcats” for their resemblances to both bears and cats, ... which is considered a delicacy in some parts of their range,” officials said in the release.

Binturongs, which play an important role in facilitating forest growth, are threatened by habitat loss, regional use in traditional medicine, and the pet trade, experts said. Photo from Getty ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — A newcomer native to Southeast Asia has been welcomed to the Louisville Zoo’s Islands pavilion with open arms. Bianca, a 1-year-old female binturong, arrived at the ...

A trail camera in Balpakram National Park, India, captures rare footage of the binturong, ... snaring and its “use in traditional medicine across its distribution range. ...

Binturongs, which play an important role in facilitating forest growth, are threatened by habitat loss, regional use in traditional medicine, and the pet trade, experts said. Photo from Getty ...

Binturongs, which play an important role in facilitating forest growth, are threatened by habitat loss, regional use in traditional medicine, and the pet trade, experts said. Photo from Getty ...

Binturongs, which play an important role in facilitating forest growth, are threatened by habitat loss, regional use in traditional medicine, and the pet trade, experts said. Photo from Getty ...

Three binturongs were born at Zoo Atlanta, the first of the species to be born there, officials say. A baby binturong is about the size of a squirrel, according to the zoo.

Binturongs, which play an important role in facilitating forest growth, are threatened by habitat loss, regional use in traditional medicine, and the pet trade, experts said. Photo from Getty ...